Black Drum fishing in Flagler County
12 rated shore spots in Flagler County hold black drum — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Black Drum forecast map for Flagler County
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Size, bag and season rules in Flagler County
Open: keep up to 5 a day between 14 in and 24 in
Flagler 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 Flagler County
1Bings Landing, Matanzas RiverGood · 74ReliableCooler months on the bottom near structure. Shrimp or crab.2Washington Oaks Gardens State ParkGood · 74ReliableCooler months near the rocks on crab and clams.3MalaCompra ParkGood · 74ReliableCooler months near the rock; shrimp or crab on the bottom.4Jungle Hut ParkGood · 74ReliableLate fall through spring near the rock; clam, shrimp or crab on the bottom.5Moody Boat Launch and Betty Steflik PreserveExcellent · 81ReliableCooler months on shrimp or crab near the pier.6Waterfront Park, Palm CoastGood · 74ReliableCold-weather fish close to the pilings; a crab piece on a knocker rig.7Herschel King ParkExcellent · 80ReliableCooler months around the pilings; shrimp or crab on the bottom.8Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation AreaExcellent · 81Worth a tryCooler months in the troughs. Fresh shrimp or crab.9Varn ParkGood · 74Worth a tryMild winter and spring days; shrimp or a piece of blue crab on the bottom.10River to Sea PreserveGood · 77Worth a tryCalm winter days near the rock and in the troughs; shrimp or crab on the bottom.11Princess Place PreserveGood · 77Worth a tryCooler months on the bottom with crab or shrimp in the deeper holes.12Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State ParkExcellent · 82Worth a tryCooler months on the bottom with shrimp or crab.
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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