Can I Keep?Black Drum Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational black drum size limits, bag limits and seasons in 10 US coastal states, each from the state's fishery agency. Where a state has several rules, the first is shown; open the state for all of them.
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| State | Size limit | Bag limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 16 in minimum | 3 per person | — |
| Florida | Slot Limit: 14-24" with one fish over 24" | Daily Bag Limit: 5 per harvester per day (can include one over 24") | Season: Open year-round |
| Georgia | 14" TL | 15 | All year |
| Louisiana | 16 inches minimum total length; 27 inches maximum total length | 5 per person | Open year-round in state waters |
| Maryland | 16 in minimum | 1 per person | — |
| Mississippi | Minimum length in inches: No Limit | Number of fish bag/possession: No Limit | — |
| North Carolina | 14" Min - 25" Max TL | 10/Day | — |
| South Carolina | 14-inch to 27-inch TL | 5 per person per day | — |
| Texas | Min Length: 14 inches; Max Length: 30 inches | 5 | — |
| Virginia | 16 in minimum | 1 per person | — |