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Black Drum fishing in Escambia County

11 rated shore spots in Escambia County hold black drum — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Black Drum forecast map for Escambia County

Every spot colored by how it fishes for black drum right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.

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Size, bag and season rules in Escambia County

Open: keep up to 5 a day between 14 in and 24 in

Escambia 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.

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Best black drum spots in Escambia County

1Plaza de LunaLow · 41ReliableResident drum along the wall and rubble; shrimp or crab on the bottom, best in cooler months.2Bob Sikes Fishing PierLow · 41ReliableAround the pilings in winter and spring on crab or shrimp fished right on the bottom.3Fort Pickens Fishing PierLow · 44Worth a tryWinter and spring on shrimp or crab fished on the bottom near the pilings.4Innerarity Point ParkLow · 44Worth a tryWinter and spring on shrimp or cut crab fished on the bottom.5Navy Point ParkLow · 44Worth a tryCooler months on shrimp or crab fished on the bottom.6Pensacola Beach Access 27ALow · 41Worth a tryOccasional winter and spring fish on shrimp or crab fished on the bottom.7Beach Access 32A, Gulf Islands National SeashoreLow · 40Worth a tryOccasional winter and spring fish on shrimp or crab on the bottom.8Perdido Key Beach Access 4Low · 44Worth a tryOccasional winter and spring fish on shrimp or crab fished on the bottom.9Beach Access 19A, Fort Pickens AreaLow · 41Worth a tryWinter and spring fish on shrimp or crab on the bottom.10Perdido Key Beach Access 2Low · 44Worth a tryWinter and spring strays in the surf; shrimp or crab on the bottom.11Pensacola Bay Fishing BridgeLow · 41Shows occasionallyCaught on cut bait over the bridge's deep bottom.
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Tactics for black drum

Top baits, best first

  1. Blue Crab
  2. Clams
  3. Dead Shrimp
  4. Live Shrimp

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Fish-Finder Rig
  2. Knocker Rig
  3. Carolina Rig

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