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Black Drum fishing in Mobile County

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

Black Drum forecast map for Mobile 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 Mobile County

No size, bag or season rule for black drum is on record here. Check with Alabama Marine Resources Division (ADCNR) before you keep one.

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Best black drum spots in Mobile County

1Cedar Point PierGood · 66ReliableCool-season fish around the pilings and in deeper water; crab or shrimp on the bottom.2Little Billy Goat Hole, Dauphin IslandGood · 65ReliableCool-season fish around structure; crab or a whole shrimp on the bottom.3East End Landing, Dauphin IslandFair · 64Worth a tryCool-season fish around the structure; crab or shrimp on the bottom.4Rolston Park, CodenFair · 64Worth a tryCool-season fish that root in the soft bottom; blue crab or whole shrimp on the bottom.5Arlington Park, MobileGood · 66Worth a tryPresent much of the year in the upper bay; peeled shrimp or blue crab fished on the bottom.6Delta Port MarinaFair · 63Worth a tryWinter fish on cut bait or crab in the holes.7East End Beach, Dauphin IslandGood · 65Worth a tryCooler months near the rocks on crab or shrimp.8Bayfront Park, CodenGood · 65Worth a tryWinter and spring visitors; a peeled shrimp or piece of crab fished patiently on the bottom.9Blankenship Eco-Tourism Area, Dauphin IslandFair · 64Worth a tryWinter fish in the bay; blue crab or a whole shrimp on the bottom on calm days.10Memories Fish CampGood · 66Worth a tryWinter fish in the deeper bends; peeled shrimp on the bottom.11Dog River Park, MobileGood · 65Worth a tryCool-weather fish in the deeper water; peeled shrimp on the bottom.12Helen Wood ParkGood · 65Worth a tryCool-weather visitors that take peeled shrimp or crab on the bottom.13Fowl River Access SiteFair · 63Worth a tryCool-season fish that root along the bottom; peeled shrimp or a piece of crab.
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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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