Freshwater Drum
Appearance: Sometimes referred to as a Gaspargou, the Freshwater Drum has silvery sides and a darker back, deep body and blunt nose.
Size: Most Freshwater Drum are around 2 pounds, but the fish can get as large as 40 to 50 pounds.
Where it's found: Freshwater Drum are most often found in rivers, but are caught in several river-fed reservoirs as well.
What it eats: Freshwater Drum act as both scavangers and predators and eat a variety of small finfish and crustaceans.
Top lures & baits: Nightcrawlers and crawfish are the best bets for Freshwater Drum, although minnows, cut baits and, occassionally, artificial lures will also catch fish.
How it tastes: Freshwater Drum are 'okay' on the table, but not highly sought after.
Texas Bag & Size Limits: N/A (*NOTE: Many water bodies have tighter limits than the statewide limits. Be sure to check for any local limits before retaining fish.)
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