Black Drum fishing in Brevard County
36 rated shore spots in Brevard County hold black drum — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Black Drum forecast map for Brevard County
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Size, bag and season rules in Brevard County
Open: keep up to 5 a day between 14 in and 24 in
Brevard County
Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Minimum size
- 14 inMeasured nose to tail, tail pinched
- Maximum size
- 24 inMeasured nose to tail, tail pinched
- Bag limit
- 5 a day
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · checked Sep 30, 2026
A summary of the rules these authorities publish for anglers, checked on the dates shown. It is not legal advice: the authority's own page is the rule, and rules can change.
Check FWC rulesBest black drum spots in Brevard County
1Jetty Park, Port CanaveralGood · 77ReliableCooler months near the rocks and channel edge. Shrimp, clams or crab on the bottom.2Haulover CanalGood · 67ReliableDeep canal water and the bridge area in the cooler months on crab or shrimp.3Parrish Park (Max Brewer Causeway)Good · 76ReliableCooler months near the bridge and seawalls on shrimp or crab.4Intracoastal Waterway Park, Merritt IslandFair · 64ReliableCooler months around the bridge pilings on shrimp, crab or clams.5Eau Gallie CausewayGood · 75ReliableCooler months around the bridge pilings.6Kelly Park East, Merritt IslandGood · 77ReliableTailing on the flats in calm water and near the bridge in winter; shrimp or crab on the bottom.7Rotary Riverfront Park, TitusvilleGood · 72ReliableCooler months near the pilings and the end of the pier on shrimp or crab.8Titusville Veterans Memorial Fishing PierGood · 76ReliableCooler months around the pilings on shrimp or crab.9Kiwanis Island ParkFair · 64ReliableCooler months around the dock pilings on shrimp or crab.10Eddy Creek, Canaveral National SeashoreGood · 74ReliableCooler months on the flats and in the cove on shrimp or crab.11Ramp Road Park, Cocoa BeachGood · 66ReliableFlats in calm water and along the seawall in winter; shrimp or crab on the bottom.12Castaways Point ParkGood · 68ReliableAlong the rebuilt shoreline and the pier pilings in the cooler months, on shrimp or crab.13Rotary Park at SuntreeGood · 65ReliableCooler months around the pier pilings on shrimp or crab.14Eau Gallie PierGood · 74ReliableWinter regulars at the pilings; half a blue crab on a sliding-sinker rig.15Osteen Park, Merritt IslandFair · 64ReliableShrimp on a knocker rig beside the pilings, especially in the cooler months.16Claude Edge Front Street ParkGood · 67ReliableCooler months on shrimp or crab fished near the pilings.17Kennedy Point ParkGood · 71ReliableCooler months around the breakwater on shrimp or crab.18Veterans Memorial Park, Merritt IslandFair · 64ReliableShrimp or crab fished tight to the wall, best through the cooler months.19Lee Wenner Park, CocoaFair · 64ReliableThe rocks and bridge pilings hold them through the cooler months; shrimp or crab fished tight to structure.20Nicol Park, Port St. JohnGood · 72ReliableShrimp or crab on the bottom at the base of the rocks, best in the cooler months.21POW/MIA Park (Pineda Causeway)Good · 65ReliableCooler months on shrimp or crab fished on the bottom.22Sebastian Inlet North JettyGood · 73Worth a tryCooler months near the rocks. Shrimp or crab pieces on the bottom.23Long Point ParkGood · 70Worth a tryCooler months on shrimp or crab near the bridge and dock.24Playalinda BeachGood · 74Worth a tryWinter and spring on the bars; clams and crab.25Fisherman's Landing, GrantFair · 63Worth a tryCooler months on shrimp or crab near the dock.
Tactics for black drum
Top baits, best first
- Blue Crab
- Clams
- Dead Shrimp
- Live Shrimp
Rigs that work, best first
- Fish-Finder Rig
- Knocker Rig
- Carolina Rig
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