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Single-species migration calendar

Black Drum in Central Florida East Coast may fishing.

Pogonias cromisSeasonal MovementFair

Summer pattern.

Year-round calendar

Each month encodes typical migration status. The current month is outlined in gold. Tap a cell for the month-specific note and water temperature.

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan — Good Year-round resident. Typical water temp: 64–70°FGoodFeb — Good Same. Typical water temp: 66–72°FGoodMar — Good Spring spawn. Typical water temp: 70–76°FGoodApr — Good Same. Typical water temp: 74–80°FGoodMay — Fair Summer pattern. Typical water temp: 78–82°FFairJun — Fair Resident fish on flats and channels. Typical water temp: 80–84°FFairJul — Fair Same. Typical water temp: 82–86°FFairAug — Fair Same. Typical water temp: 82–86°FFairSep — Fair Same. Typical water temp: 80–84°FFairOct — Good Fall feeding. Typical water temp: 76–82°FGoodNov — Good Same. Typical water temp: 70–76°FGoodDec — Good Wintering pattern. Typical water temp: 64–70°FGood

Migration pattern

Year-round resident. Spring spawning concentrations February–April.

Best locations

  • Mosquito Lagoon
  • Banana River
  • Sebastian Inlet
  • Indian River Lagoon flats

Top lures

  • Whole blue crab on bottom
  • Live shrimp
  • Cut clam
  • Cut crab
  • Fresh shrimp
Verify with current conditions

Migration timing varies year to year. Cross-reference NOAA marine forecasts and a local source the week of your trip.

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Bield: Fish ties NOAA buoy data and water temperature readings to species arrival windows so you're on the water the day they arrive in Central Florida East Coast.

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