FISHING REGULATION

Country: US-TX
Jurisdiction: Texas
Authority: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)

Species: black-drum
Common Names: Drum

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 35.6 cm (14.0 inches)
  Maximum: 76.2 cm (30.0 inches)
  Slot Limit: True

Bag Limits:
  Daily: 5 fish
  Possession:  fish
  Annual:  fish

Season:
  Open Dates: 01-01
  Close Dates: 12-31
  Closed All Year: False

Notes: Slot 14–30". Three over 52" prohibited.

Source: https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/saltwater/black-drum
Last Verified: 2026-04-29