Blackbar Drum

Elongated to oval body with a pronounced drumming muscle connected to the swim bladder, used to produce the characteristic "drumming" sound. Typically silvery with one or more dark vertical bars. Adults vary by species.\n\n

Best Baits: Shrimp, crabs, worms, cut squid.\n\n

Bottom fishing in bays, estuaries, and nearshore reef areas. Drum species are typically strong fighters and excellent table fish.