Seasonality
Black Drum fishing in Bradenton varies moderately throughout the year. High season is March to April and September to November. Low season is January and December. There is no closed season.
Bradenton Black Drum Fishing Charters
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Top Black Drum Fishing in Bradenton
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6-Hour Adventure
+7
Six hours is highly recommended to maximize your fishing adventure on Tampa Bay. This is ideal for avid anglers, and enthusiasts looking to hone their inshore angling skills. Experience fishing numerous grass flats, mangroves, oyster beds, creeks, and back bays. Fish safely and in comfort, aboard my spacious 24′ customized Sheaffer boat.
Providing world-class light tackle spin, fly or plug inshore sportfishing since 1997 for snook, redfish, seatrout and more.
Afishionado, “Always an Adventure.”
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Price for up to 2 people
US $700
6 Hour Trip (PM)
+7
If 4 hours isn't enough to get your fishing on, this trip will scratch that itch! The captain will take you fishing in the gorgeous nearshore and inshore waters of the area. You can target species like the Redfish, Tripletail, Snook, Sheepshead, Cobia, Spotted Seatrout, Bonnethead Shark, Gag Grouper, Jack Crevalle, and others you run into.
Price for up to 2 people
US $800
3/4 Day Trip
+8
This trip is recommended for those looking for some fun offshore action while not having to worry about the commute cutting into your fishing time. You'll head out to a number of reefs and other fishing grounds where trolling is ideal. You'll target Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Hogfish, Snapper, and more! Tackle, bait, and licenses are included and you'll be provided with snacks and water as well. Get ready for a fun adventure and book this trip today!
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Price for up to 2 people
US $900
5 Hour Trip Nearshore
+5
Captain Matt invites you to join him in exploring many different fishing grounds out of Belleair Bluffs,Florida. You will begin your adventure at 8:30 a.m. and will arrive at your fishing grounds and begin to fish right away. From the time you first drop your line to the last cast, Captain Matt will do everything possible to make sure your adventure is a memorable one. The trip price will cover everything you will need to catch fish including equipment, licenses, and bottled water.
Price for up to 4 people
US $700
6 Hour Tarpon $950
+7
Captain Josh owner and operator of Best Coast Fishing invites you to Sarasota on a memorable trip to the southwest coast of Florida or, as we like to call it, the best coast of Florida! SWFL is one of the premier fishing destinations in the world. It offe
Price for up to 4 people
US $950
Full day fishing and island stops
+8
Spend a full 8 hours on the water
You will spend 4 or 5 hours fishing and the remaining time will be snorkeling and exploring one of the many uninhabited islands in the tampa bay area.
This 8 hour charter allows enough time for all of this in 1 day! Great fun for all ages!
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Price for up to 4 people
US $850
Inshore Sportsman- 8 Hour Trip (AM)
+6
If your looking to spend the day on the waters of Tampa bay then the sportsman package is for you!!!! We will spend the day on grass flats, docks, mangroves and rock piles targeting Redfish, Snook, Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackeral, Triple Tail, Gag Grouper and more depending on the time of year!!!
Capt. Zach will have all the gear and water just bring extra drinks if you want and dont forget the sunscreen!
Price for up to 4 people
US $800
6–Hour Inshore/Nearshore (AM)
+8
Inshore/Nearshore fishing offers a wide variety of species. Your captain will let you know the hot bite for the day. Probably the most popular of all our trips, because of the diversity of the bite and fishing techniques.
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Price for up to 4 people
US $800
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What anglers said about Black Drum Fishing in Bradenton
Fawn L.
Reviewed 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
Personable and knowledgeable
5/5
Like fishing with dad! Wether you're new to fishing or an old salt, you won't regret hanging with Captain Jim! He's very patient and kind and knows his stuff and all the good spots! You may learn a few things you never knew before!
David H.
Reviewed 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
Great Fun!
5/5
Caught a lot of fish. Taylor is awesome, friendly and knows what he is doing. Second time with him. Highly recommend!
Krista T.
Reviewed 4 Hour Trip
Fun time!
5/5
We had a fun day on Captain Brook’s boat. Despite the heat of July, we still managed to catch a fair amount of fish. The boat is absolutely wonderful and is quite nice for those who want to go along but not participate in the fishing. Captain is great with communication prior to our arrival. We appreciated that he already had bait before we set out, so finding it wasn’t part of our paid time. Fun time!
Brad W.
Reviewed Half Day Trip (AM)
Cap Zac was great!
5/5
Cap Zac made great decisions with weather and our crew expectations. It’s was a bumpy day but still caught plenty of fish to eat . Thank you captain Zac.
Tim H.
Reviewed Half Day Trip (AM)
Fishing made easy.
5/5
Had an amazing time fishing with Zach on July 9,2025.
Wonderful captain and a great day catching fish. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a day on the water. Great personality, easy going, highly informative, and great at what he does.
