Minimum Length: 15 inches. On head boats, limit is 10 per person per day. Delaware Administrative Code, Title 7 - Natural Resources and Environmental Control, 3000 - Division of Fish and Wildlife, 3500 - Tidal Finfish, 3501a - Black Drum Size Limit; Possession Limit; Landing Limit; Dealer Limit, Section 3501a-3518 - Black Drum Size Limit; Possession Limit; Landing Limit; Dealer LimitThe first Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for black drum was approved in 2013, providing managers with a suite of options for managing the fishery. For most finfish, such as redfish, size limit regulations use either Fork Length or Total Length. They also allow you to take one fish greater than 52" but to me, it would be a sin to take a huge breeders like that out of the water. Daily take, possession, and size limits; freshwater recreational fish; possession of finfish filets prohibited. The mean TL of recreational harvested black drum ranged from a low of 10s in 2011 and -inche 2011 to a maximum of 17inches in 2015 and 2016 (Table 3). Gear Requirements:Minimum Size, Possession Limits, and Seasons Species Total Length Possession Limit American Eel 9" 25 Black Drum 16" 3 Cobia 37" 1 fish per vessel Cod 21" No Limit Haddock 18" No Limit King Mackerel 23" 3 Pollock 19" No Limit Red Drum 18" – 27" 1 River Herring N/A Closed Scup (Porgy) 9" 503500 Tidal Finfish. Black drum: Limit is five per day; 14-inch minimum, 30-inch maximum. For sizes and limits on Mollusks and Crustaceans, visit the New Jersey Marine Digest website. The current Mississippi state record black drum was caught in 2005 by angler. With the heat of the summer, inshore fishing slows somewhat compared to spring and fall. No Limit a Drum, black 5 14 30 a Drum, red b 3 20 28 b Flounder c c 5 15 No Limit Gar, alligator Grouper, black 1 No Limit No Limit 4 24 No Limit Grouper, gag 2 24. Black Drum. The black drum is the largest species of Sciaenidea, ranging in size from 5 to 30 pounds, but it is not uncommon for some fish to exceed 90 pounds (the state record, caught in Delaware Bay in 2008, weighed 109. I. Discussion about this has come up in recent years between lawmakers and fisheries biologists. Thanks for the informaiton. Size limit: 47 inches lower jaw fork length with head attached or 25 inches cleithrum to keel length if head removed, or 33 pounds dressed. Most anglers catch black drum fish between one and ten pounds, but they can exceed seventy-five. 310 Posts. For the period Nov. I have seen coolers of 6-8 inch drum leave the piers, and local. The minimum size limit for all seasons is 12. 17, ISSUE 6, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2013 577 Delaware Medicaid Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Eligibility and Benefits State PlanThe previous catch limit was three fish per person per day, with no boat limit. Croaker (Hardhead) 18 inches. Code 10C . 4. There is a five fish daily bag per day, but only one fish can exceed a maximum length. The previous catch limit was three fish per person per day, with no boat limit. No more than one over 27” max total lengthChef Davis Turner specializes in black drum, try his fish fry recipe with your catch. 40. The FWC is seeking public input on the bay scallop season for the Pasco County Zone at a virtual workshop being held on Nov. Possession Limit: 1 per person. 3518 Black Drum Size Limit; Possession Limit; Landing Limit; Dealer Limit. In Texas, there are rules for. Unlawful to gig, spear, or gaff red drum. 4990 posts · Joined 2005. Posted by u/codygs83 - 1,196 votes and 52 commentsAn Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Interstate Fishery Management Plan requires states to implement black drum possession limits and a minimum size limit of at least 12 inches by Jan. MINIMUM SIZE LIMIT It is unlawful to possess black drum less than 14 inches total length or greater than 25 inches total length, except that one (1) black drum over 25 inches total length may be retained . Fish may be measured a MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) TIMES, with the GREATEST length being recorded. One black. Black drum are managed recreationally with a five-fish daily limit and a 16-inch minimum length. 5" 10 per person: Black Sea Bass: July 1 - Aug 31: 12. Atlantic Sharpnose Shark. 1–April 30 • Gulf - Open year-round Daily Recreational Bag Limit: • Atlantic - 1 per harvester. Black drum can survive in most conditions from fresh water to water twice as salty as the Gulf, from freezing weather to the extremely warm shallows of Laguna Madre in the summer. The size limit is 14 to 27 inches total length. In general, redfish must be between 18 and 27 inches long to be legal. Minimum size: 19 inches Possession limit: Unlimited. There is concern that the fisheries along the coast target both juvenile and adult black drum, and that the coastal fisheries are expanding. Blue Marlin* any size. The plan was initiated to address a significant increase in harvest in the commercial and recreational fisheries. I get uneasy on the boat when I am unsure of a regulation. II. TABLE OF CONTENTS DELAWARE REGISTER OF REGULATIONS, VOL. The New Jersey state record, taken in 2008, was just a few pounds shy at 109 pounds. 10 per person per day 14. The color of red drum ranges from a deep blackish, coppery color to nearly silver. 34 inches. •Filleting of fish with a minimum size limit at sea is prohibited. Undersized black drum continue to be harvested since the implementation of the 14 -inch TL minimum size limit established in 2014, likely due to fishermen confusing black drum with sheepshead (Figure 6). (Black drum have chin barrbles and lack incisor-like teeth. Discussion about this has come up in recent years between lawmakers and fisheries biologists. No size limit on Black Drum. 7 pounds. Delaware's current regulations include a 16-inch minimum size limit and a 3 fish recreational size limit. Daily bag limit is 5, size limit is 14"-30", and regulations allow you to keep one over 52". Hybrid Bass. TL Daily Creel Limit: 10 per person. Reds range from just a few pounds, called Puppy Drum, to well over 50, knick-named Bull Reds. There are also limits on the number of fish that you can keep, so make sure to check your state’s regulations in this article for more information. The Florida record is a 96-pound black drum fish. Daily—25. 18 inches. American Eel. 10 (See "Size Limits". b One red drum over 28" allowed per license year with a properly filled out red drum tag or bonus red drum tag. Minimum Size Limits: • •Atlantic - 24" • Gulf - 24" Season: • Atlantic - Closed Jan. North Carolina anglers can keep 10 per person, per day, and the fish must be between 14 and 25 inches total length. 10 daily. 3518, Black drum Size Limit; Possession Limit; Landing Limit; Dealer Limit. Minimum Size Limit: 16 IN. Black Drum Size Limits: Not less than 14" or more than 24". Florida Black Drum fishing regulations. By Tracy Villarreal June 2, 2023. May be harvested by spearing. They tend to get large in northeast Florida, but it is more common to catch them in the 30- to 50-pound range. Learn more. (ii) Minimum length limit: 20 inches. 3 - For openings and closings of federally. (d) Black drum shall not be sold. The daily take and possession limit for black drum caught recreationally within or without Louisiana waters shall be five fish per day and in possession. Atlantic Seasons Calendar. Prior to the FMP, management was state‐specific and varied from no regulations in North. 5" 1 per person: Black. No Limit: Black Drum: 16: Black Sea Bass: 11: Bluefish: 9: Blueline Tilefish: No Limit : Cobia: 37: Conch: 5: Dolphin: No Limit: Goosefish (Monkfish) 17: Haddock: 21: Kingfish: 8: King Mackerel: 23: Pollock: 19: Red Drum: 18: River herring:. May not be harvested by gig Dec. Discussion about this has come up in recent years between lawmakers and fisheries biologists. Red drum are iridescent silvery-gray overall with a coppery cast that appears darker on the back and upper sides. Black drum has a "keeper" size limit of no. I throw em back but hey thats me. Recreational Size and Bag Limits. Fishing for Black Drum or Red Drum. On head boats, limit is 10 per person per day. Authority G. There is no closed season for black drum. Statewide Creel and Length Limits The following are the creel and size limits that apply statewide. Minimum size limit. Only 1 fish can be gag or black • Gulf - 4 per harvester* Grouper, Scamp ul Minimum Size Limits: Atlantic - 20" Gulf - 16"The typical size range of black drums can vary depending on their age and location. In 1988, a daily five-fish bag limit and 14–30” size limit were set for Black Drum, and since 2006, one fish over 52” can be retained to allow for the catch of a new state record. You are also allowed to keep one fish that is over 24 inches. Red drum Daily Bag: 3 Min Length: 20 inches Max Length: 28 inches. In rivers and streams: black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted): six combined per day, only one of which may be a smallmouth bass. 44 inches. DAILY CREEL, POSSESSION, AND SIZE LIMITS ON GAME FISH 220-2-. No more than one over 27” max total length. Code 10C . Release of. Aggregate bag limit: Measured tip of lower jaw to fork. 0 - Dealer limitThe state of Maryland has proposed re-opening the long-closed commercial black drum fishery in Chesapeake Bay waters. 16-inch TL. NJ Recreational Size Limits. 72 posts · Joined 2007. One black drum per person per day over 25” TL is allowed. red drum are10-12 inches long, and weigh just under one pound. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the size and possession limits for Alabama’s top game fish: Red Drum (Bull Red): 16″ – 26″ Slot Size, Possession Limit: 3 fish per person per day. Cobia: 1 per person, no more than 3 per vessel at 40” No Closed Season. Red drum have no barbels and 1 or more black spots on back near tail; banded drum have oblique mouths and no barbels on chin. Bass (Striped Bass; Black Sea Bass) Black Drum Size Limit; Possession Limit; Landing Limit; Dealer Limit. •Fish are measured from the tip of the snout to tip of the tail (except Black Sea Bass and Sharks). The Florida black drum limit is a 5-fish limit per day per person and a slot size of 14 to 24 inches for Gulf and Atlantic. When Black Drum are younger they have vertical stripes, when they get older they typically lose that marking. Bag Limits: Bag limits often depend on the state or region where you’re fishing. The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:Black Drum Identification. Louisiana, however, has a 16-inch minimum. 4. Previous Scientific Names. Historical Notes. 2 - May not remove fish from water if over 40” in length unless harvesting within specified limits. King Mackerel: 3 fish at 23” No Closed Season. Florida Regulations Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic State Waters. Barbels, or whiskers, on their chin help black drum find worms, shrimp, crabs and other shellfish. Only 1 fish can be gag or black. (ii) Minimum length limit: 20 inches. Unlawful to gig, spear, or gaff red drum. In 2021, the minimum TL was 9- - inches, and the maximum TL was 46 -inches (Table 3; Figure 5). However, adults can live for more than 40 years, be five feet long and tip the scale at more than 80 pounds. The slot limit (15-23 inches) remains unchanged. As an angler, catching a vibrant black drum in Texas waters can be an exhilarating experience. . Spotted Seatrout: 15″ – 22″ Slot Size, Possession Limit: 6 fish per person per day. Drum, Black 16” Open Year Round Max 10,000 lb /day harvest limit Drum, Red 20-27”, none > 27” Open Year Round 5/day Flounder, Summer 14” gill nets 16. 16” min total length. Red drum are bottom feeders where they feed on crabs, shrimp, and smaller fish such as menhaden, mullet, pinfish, and spot. 2 Butterfly peacock bass, only one of which may be 17 inches or longer in total length. Learn more about measuring. The fishery is closed during the spawning season (from February 1 through March 31) in deep water (greater than 120 feet) to protect spawning aggregations. Flounder Minimum Size: 12". Black drum - big ones - migrate in the spring. management plan for Black Drum that recommended that states set size limits on the commercial fishery and bag limits on the recreational fishery (Leard et al. in this thread in this sub-forum in the entire site. and they minimize gut hooking. Possession Limit: 25 per person. Mullet, Striped or Black Size Limits: None. The daily bag limits are 2 fish per person or 8 per vessel in the northeast zone and 1 fish per person or 8 fish per vessel in the northwest and south zones. Maximum Size. Find more information about this virtual workshop, as well as how you can submit your comments online at the link below. One black. Special regulations may apply to certain waterbodies. The 2015 coastwide stock assessment indicated aHere are the FWC size and bag limits: Snook Size limit: Between 28”-32” Bag limit: 1 per angler. " Larger fish, called "bull drum", are not uncommon to 40 pounds and are occasionally even. § 936 (b)(2) 1. Bag and. Black Drum - p u T n. Grey Triggerfish. The current World Record stands at 94 pounds 2 ounces and was landed in Avon, NC in 1984. Habitat. 16 inches. Dolphin Fish (Mahi-Mahi)1. Blue Catfish. A lot of waste on these fish in guts, head and bone, so only keep him if he is 4-5 pounds or bigger to get a good size fillet. ; bag limit is 3; In a license year and in addition to the bag limit, 1 red drum over the maximum limit may be retained when properly affixed with a Red Drum Tag and 1 red drum over. Among these are: spotted seatrout, red drum, black drum, flounders, whiting, Spanish and king mackerel, sheepshead, and crevalle jack. Black drum Daily Bag: 5 Min Length: 14 inches Max Length: 30 inches. (ii) Minimum length limit: 14 inches. 1 - Feb. 9 inches. MINIMUM SIZE LIMIT It is unlawful to possess black drum less than 14 inches total length or greater than 25 inches total length, except that one (1) black drum over 25 inches total length may be retained . For most finfish, such as redfish, size limit regulations use either Fork Length or Total Length. Black drum. Slot Limit: 14-24″ with one fish over 24. (C) Unlawful to possess red drum greater than 27” TL. 0 Landing Limit . Daily Bag Limit: 1. DNR’s Coastal Resources Division (CRD) on Aug. Look around the mouth for barbells under the chin and a jaw that lacks teeth. Maximum Size. Advanced Search Cancel Login / Join. (iv) During a license year, one red drum exceeding the maximum length limit established by this. Size can also be a hint when identifying Black Drum. (2) It is unlawful to have in possession for commercial or recreational purposes fish taken from Alabama waters smaller than those stated below, provided that in the recreational possession limit of three (3) Red drum, one (1) Red drum may exceed the maximum size and in the possession of six (6) spotted seatrout, one (1) may exceed the maximum. 8 daily in combination or aggregate. Sometimes confused with: large Atlantic croakerYou can read about the recent 2022 regulation changes in FL here. lay filets on a 9x13 glass dish of cooked pasta (any type) pour your favorate marinara sause over meat and pasta. m. 1993). 1–Jan. However, in summer many different fishes are available to inshore anglers. #4 · Oct 30, 2008. fry in olive oil. TL Daily Creel Limit: 3 per person - 1 oversized fish allowed in the 3 fish creel limit. (C) Unlawful to possess red drum greater than 27” TL. Daily Posession Limit: 10. Minimum Length: 28 inches. to wit: (1) a 16-inch minimum size limit for both recreational and commercial anglers; (2) a recreational creel limit of three (3) drum per day, per angler; (3) an annual commercial landing quota of 65,000 pounds, with a 10,000. seatrout, Atlantic croaker, spot, and black drum. Due to the maximum 23 inch size limit on Red Drum, a state record cannot be submitted. Unlawful to gig, spear, or gaff red drum. Recreational Size and Creel Limits for Alabama State Waters. Data collected by TPWD – Coastal Fisheries staff during boat ramp surveys show that Black Drum are the seventh most sought-after fish for recreational anglers. 23, 2022, recommended the Georgia Board of Natural. Minimum Size Limit: 9 IN. The typical weight range of black drum varies significantly from 5 to 30 pounds. 0 Definition . Black Sea Bass Black sea bass are measured along the midline from the snout to the end of the central portion of the tail, not to include the tail filaments. 8 from 6–8 p. States will be required to further increase the minimum size limit (to no less than 14 inches) by January 1, 2016. Nassau Grouper No Take No Take Red Grouper 18 TL Yellowfin Grouper 20 TL No Limit Gag Grouper 22 TL Black Grouper 24 TL No Limit. For the entire state, redfish must be between 18” and 27” in length to be harvested. Snatching prohibited. Mackerel, Spanish Minimum Size: 12. The slot limit (15-23 inches) remains unchanged. Bluefish. In fact, some black drum can weigh an impressive 90 pounds! On average, when fully grown, they weigh between 30 to 40 pounds. Any updates concerning seasons, size, and creel limits will be posted at ncwildlife. Minimum Size Limits: • •Atlantic - 24" • Gulf - 24" Season: • Atlantic - Closed Jan. A lot of "spot sized" drum are caught over the fall/winter/early spring. For example, here in Florida where I fish, licensed anglers can keep 5 black drum per day, with a slot size of 14″-24″ (with 1 allowed to be oversize). The minimum legal size for the recreational or commercial taking of black drum shall be 16 inches total length. A. Daily Bag Limit: 10 per person. C. Catfish. Minimum size is 14", maximum size is 30" with a bag limit of 5 per day. Once the butter melts, place the seasoned fillets in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side or till done. Red drum have elongate bodies, are reddish-bronze in color, and have a distinct spot or series of spots at the base of the caudal fin. Daily Bag Limit: 1 per person or 6 per vessel, whichever is less. The FMP requires all states to maintain current regulations for black drum and implement a maximum possession limit and minimum size limit (of no less than 12 inches) by January 1, 2014. , maximum size is 28 in. Regulatory matters. Learn where to find black drum and how to catch them. 3 per person per day (5 per person in the for-hire fishery) Flounders (Southern, Summer & Gulf) 5 per person per day not to exceed 10 per boat per day. Black Sea Bass. Most of the adult black drum measure 30-40 inches. Minimum size limit – The saltwater fishing regulations state that the fish must be larger than a certain size to be taken. Golden Tilefish. The previous catch limit was three fish per person per day, with no boat limit. smaller than the minimum size limit for black drum at 10-inches fork length (FL). The minimum size limit is 18 inches and the maximum size limit is 27 inches. The minimum size limit for Black drum in Florida is 14 inches and the maximum size is 24 inches. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the size and possession limits for Alabama’s top game fish: Red Drum (Bull Red): 16″ – 26″ Slot Size, Possession Limit: 3 fish per person per day. The FMP requires all states to maintain current regulations for black drum and implement a maximum possession limit and minimum size limit (of no less than 12 inches) by January 1, 2014. While sheepshead typically stay under 15 pounds, black drum can reach much larger weights. Culling of striped bass and hybrid striped bass is prohibited. Creel Limit. Cobia (Ling) Minimum Size: 33" fork. Total Length is measured from the most forward point of the head, with. Contents show Alabama Redfish Catch & Bag Size Limit. Consult hmspermits. Download the Fish Rules mobile app. A lot of waste on these fish in guts, head and bone, so only keep him if he is 4-5 pounds or bigger to get a good size fillet. Discussion Starter · #6 · Mar 28, 2013. Luckily (for the black drum), the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission had witnessed what purse seines could do to red drum, wiping out numerous year classes of. Note: Filleting at sea is allowed. Juvenile or young of the year black drum are landed during the late. 0412 - BLACK DRUM (a) The daily creel limit for black drum is 10 fish. Bream, redbreast sunfish, crappie, yellow perch, pickerel, walleye & sauger. 2-201 of the Code of Virginia. Minimum Size Limit: None. 1/0 to 3/0 is a good size for smaller eating sized drum, whereas 4/0 to 7/0 is more fitting for oversized drum, since you will be using. Division of Marine Fisheries regulations, and one clarification from before is in the measurement of “total length. Creel Limit Question. Mullet, Striped (Black) & Silver - Minimum Size Limits: No minimum size; Daily Recreational Bag Limit: 50 aggregate per harvester; Aggregate vessel limits Feb. Fish up to 24″ are very good, bigger than that they start to loose flavor and texture. Red drum: 18 inches minimum size limit, possession limit of 3 fish per person per day; Black sea bass: 13-inch minimum size limit, possession limit of 15 fish per person per day during open season; Spotted sea trout: 14 inches minimum size limit, possession limit of 5 fish per person per day, including 1 greater than 24 inchesBlack Drum The minimum size limit for black drum is 16 inches in total length and the daily possession limit is three fish. These pre-spawn and spawning congregations of adult black drum offer anglers the opportunity to target the big fish. May possess one over 24". Blueback Herring, American & Hickory Shad. Trout have a 10-fish-per-day and a 14-inch size limit. Illustration: Channel catfish. Bay and Gulf, sandy and sandy mud bottoms. Today, the average size of the 225,000 red drum landed by Texas anglers each year is 23 inches and weighs about 4. Maximum adult size is 5½ feet long with a weight of 146 pounds. but there are seasons that you can keep your. 0, & 6. org. However, in summer many different fishes are available to inshore anglers. Black Drum is a small to medium size member of the drum family commonly caught in inshore and near shore waters in Myrtle Beach. Species Size Limit Bag and Possession Season Notes; Black drum: 16 inches minimum total length; 27 inches maximum total length; Five per person per day; No more than one over 27-inch maximum total length On head boats, limit is 10 per person per day. Size Limits: Not less than 14" or more than 24" Daily Recreational Bag Limit: 5 per harvester; Remarks. Daily Bag Limit: 1 per person or 6 per vessel, whichever is less. You may want to release black drum over 15 pounds if you want to eat your catch. BLACK DRUM (DRUM,DRUMFISH) Black Drum Regulation 4 VAC 20-320-10 et seq. Snatching prohibited. Although there should a minimum limit of 12-14 in. 5 daily, in the aggregate. Admin. l. Possession Limit: Anglers can possess up to six redfish at a time, which includes their daily catch and any. Game fish - see bag & size limits and freshwater exceptions The most distinguishing mark on the red drum is one large black spot on the upper part of the tail base. Red drum can be identified by their reddish-bronze color, sub-terminal mouth (on the bottom front) and large black spot at the base of the tail. D. Adult black drum are targeted in the spring by the recreational and commercial fisheries as the species congregates to spawn in the Delaware Bay. If ANY PART OF THE TAIL CROSSES THE LEADING EDGE OF THE TWENTY-EIGHT INCH (28”) LINE on the measuring device, the fish is INELIGIBLE for. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon on the fish as it cooks. The bag limit for Florida Black drum is 5 per person. See the Marine Digest or the Fish & Wildlife website for exceptions. Cod: no catch limit at 21” No Closed Season. 5. Last week, I discussed some of the finer points of N. 6. (Party boats licensed to carry. Largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 14 inches or longer. Size: Black sea bass grow to 24 inches and 6 pounds. A 3-ounce serving of black drum contains approximately 16 grams of protein, making it a great option for those looking to increase their protein intake. The larger the fish, the less desirable the meat. 4. Sept. Black Drum: 5 daily per person - bag and possession. Mackerel, Spanish Minimum Size: 12. I've caught a few bull drums but I always. noaa. 5” all other gears Gill net open year round unless de minimis amount is landed Hook & Line Open Year Round 200 pounds daily limit Subject to closure if quota is exceeded Flounder, Winter. Food Value: Excellent. b Red drum special regulation: During a license year, one over the maximum length limit may be retained with a completed Red Drum Tag and one rover the maximum length limit may be retained with. The FMP requires all states to maintain current regulations for black drum and ultimately adopt a coastwide minimum size limit of at least 14 inches by January 1, 2016. Among these are: spotted seatrout, red drum, black drum, flounders, whiting, Spanish and king mackerel, sheepshead, and crevalle jack. It shall be unlawful for a commercial fisherman to sell, trade or barter or attempt to sell, trade or barter black drum or parts of black drum that are landed from the Delaware Estuary in this State after a date when the Department has determined or projected that 65,000 pounds of black drum have been or will be landed in this State. Habitat: Black sea bass inhabit irregular hard-bottom areas, such as wrecks or reefs. Mackerel, Spanish Minimum Size: 12. offer the best texture and flavor. Only one fish over 27 inches long may be taken as part of the limit. Size: up to 100 pounds; average size is 10 – 50 pounds; small fish, called puppy drum, are found in river estuaries,bays, and coastal waters and range from 8 – 20 inches in length. State Bag Limit: 5 (included in the bass aggregate bag limit) State Min Length: 18 inches. A. Nov 16th - Dec 31st. Black Drum Size Limit Texas: Top Tips For How To Catch Within The Limits. It shall be unlawful for any person to take, catch, or possess any black drum less than 16 inches in total length. The black drum (Pogonias cromis) is similar to the red drum but is known to reach a much larger size. As a recreational fisherman in florida it is important to know the regulations for Black Drum. 16 inches. However, adults can live for more than 40 years, be five feet long and tip the scale at more than 80 pounds. Bluefish Size limit: 12” minimum Bag limit: 10 per anglerThe largest black drum in the world swim in Delaware Bay. Season: Closed Dec 1 – Feb 28 and May 1 – Aug 31. Grey Snapper (Mangrove, Black) (#) Size Limit: 12" Min. May be harvested by spearing. As mentioned above, the daily bag limit of red drum or single black drum and the possession of redfish in Texas is 3. Size: Black drum from 1 to 10 pounds are very common and often referred to as "puppy drum. Juvenile black drums are usually less than 12 inches in length and can be found in estuaries and marshes. Marine Fisheries Commission voted at its November business meeting to. When it comes to comparing black drum and sheepshead fish, there’s a noticeable difference in size. A 20lb fluorocarbon leader is the best leader to use when targeting Black Drum. l. Daily Bag Limit: 5 per person.