Freshwater Drum Can Be Cooked and Eaten. ... You can fillet your catch to remove bones and when it's cooked, it has a firm, not flaky texture. You eat freshwater drum

baked, broiled, fried, grilled, and smoked. If you have a large harvest, consider making a chowder or fish stew with leftovers.

Is drum fish a good fish to eat?

Although some anglers have caught on the sporting qualities of this unique native fish, very few are aware that freshwater drum can make a surprisingly good meal. ... Some people report regularly eating and enjoying freshwater drum, and others report trying it once and never again due to a bad experience.

Can you eat large drum fish?

Yes, you can eat a black drum. ... Black drums don't replicate or grow as fast as some other types of fish that are better to feed off of, so many anglers will put larger black drums back in the water. Another reason that most people prefer not to eat bigger black drum is because they are full of worms.