Black Drum State Records
The record black drum on 12 state lists, heaviest first. Black Drum fishing tournaments
| State | Species | Record | Year | Water | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Black Drum | 115 lb 0 oz | 1978 | Not listed | dnrec.delaware.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| New Jersey | Black Drum | 109 lb | 2008 | Delaware Bay | dep.nj.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Black Drum | 100 lb 1 oz | 1998 | Cape Fear River | deq.nc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Florida | Black Drum | 96 lb | 2001 | Fernandina Beach | catchafloridamemory.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Georgia | Black Drum | 92 lb 0 oz | 2010 | Not listed | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| South Carolina | Black Drum | 89 lb 0 oz | 1978 | Port Royal | dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Louisiana | Black Drum | 79 lb 8 oz | 2007 | Oak Bayou | laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Maryland | Black Drum | 79 lb | 1985 | Bass Grounds | dnr.maryland.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Mississippi | Black Drum | 70 lb 5 oz | 2005 | Not listed | dmr.ms.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Alabama | Black Drum | 61 lb | 2002 | Not listed | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| New York | Black Drum | 58.56 lb | — | Not listed | dec.ny.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Texas | Black Drum | 36 lb 10.08 oz | 2009 | Nueces River | tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
Weights are shown as each list gives them, with units spelled out. A state can hold several records here (different species, strains or fresh and salt water lists); each is listed. Record holders' names are on the linked lists.