Fishing Charters in Florida
Browse fishing charters in Florida that can help you catch freshwater drum.
Island Baby Islamorada
Tavernier, Florida
Flying Thief Charters
Big Pine Key, Florida
Key West Tarpon Fishing with Flying Thief Charters. Let us be your guide to the best Bonefish Spin Fishing, and excellent Flats Fishing in the Florida Keys.
Fat Cat Charters
Big Pine Key, Florida
Sea Glass Excursions
Cudjoe Key, Florida
Sea Glass Excursions offers offshore and inshore fishing, snorkeling, sandbars, sunset cruise, or just a ride, I’m your guide. My Name is Captain Brian and I live in the Lower Florida Keys.
Double O Fishing Charter
Cudjoe Key, Florida
Tarpon Trips
Summerland Key, Florida
Shane Wood Fishing
Summerland Key, Florida
Shane Wood Fly Fishing Guide - Rates and Information. Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit Photo Gallery. Book your fishing charter now.
Stock Island Fishing Charters
Naval Air Station Key West, Florida
Stock Island fishing charters at the entrance to Key West. Many different charters offered for all types of anglers and vacationers.
Captain Eddie Griffiths Charters
Key West, Florida
Dry Tortugas fishing trips with Andy Griffiths charters out of Key West, Florida. Overnight fishing to Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas and Marquesas Keys. Enjoy fishing and diving on your private charter, 2 or 3 day fishing charters for snapper, grouper, mahi mahi, wahoo and more. Best reef and wreck fishing available year round in the Florida Keys and west of Key West near the Dry Tortugas National Park.
Captain Bill Lowman Anna Maria Sportfishing
Holmes Beach, Florida
Anna Maria Island Charter Fishing Guide
Destination Fish Charters
Marco Island, Florida
Danny Fabian is one of Southwest Florida's premier backwater and sport fishermen in Naples and Marco Island, Florida. As a professional fishing quide, Danny specializes in fishing in Everglades National Park and focuses on Snook, Grouper, Tarpon, Trout, Redfish.
Captain Rio Adventures
Marco Island, Florida
Go fish with fun catching Charter fishing at its best!
Best Time to Catch Freshwater Drum
Peak season: May, June. Also good: March, April, July, August, September. Right now in February, activity is fair.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Freshwater Drum
Looking to hook into a hard-fighting Freshwater Drum in central Florida? Kissimmee offers a surprising opportunity, largely thanks to the interconnected chain of lakes that make up the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. These lakes, including Lake Tohopekaliga (Toho) and Lake Kissimmee, hold healthy populations of drum. While not as heavily targeted as bass, they're present and willing to take a variety of baits. Spring and fall are prime times, as the drum move into shallower waters to spawn or feed. Try fishing near Kissimmee State Park for good bank access and boat ramps. Local tip: Look for shell beds or submerged vegetation in 4-8 feet of water, and use crayfish imitations or bottom-bouncing rigs. Many anglers accidentally catch drum while targeting bass, so don't be afraid to experiment with your usual bass lures. The drum here average a respectable size, with some reaching double-digit weights.
How to Catch Freshwater Drum
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Freshwater Drum in Kissimmee.
Freshwater Drum Fishing Regulations in Florida
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
No limit
Size Limit
No size limit
License Required
Freshwater fishing license
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any restrictions on keeping Freshwater Drum in Kissimmee, Florida?
No, in Florida, there are no size or bag limits for Freshwater Drum. You can keep what you catch.
Do I need a fishing license to catch Freshwater Drum in Kissimmee?
Yes, a valid Florida freshwater fishing license is required to fish for Freshwater Drum in Kissimmee. Be sure to have it with you.
What kind of bait works best for Freshwater Drum in the Kissimmee area?
Good bait choices for Freshwater Drum in Kissimmee include worms, shrimp, and cut bait. Fish near the bottom in deeper water.
Can I fish for Freshwater Drum all year in Kissimmee?
Yes, the season for Freshwater Drum is open year-round in Florida, so you can fish for them anytime in Kissimmee.
Other Species to Fish in Kissimmee
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