Science Name: | Epinephelus morio |
Other Names: | grouper |
Ideal Temp: | 60 to 88 |
World Record: | 42 lbs. 4 oz, Fl |
Environment: | reef |
Techniques: | drift, bottom, and trolling |
The most common fishing methods are drifting and at anchor using frisky live baits fish (Runners, small Jacks, Pinfish, Pilchards or any small fish). Dead baits may be used whole or as cut bait (chunked).
Habitat
The Red Grouper is a bottom dwelling fish associated with hard bottom; juveniles
found offshore along with adults greater than 6 years old; fish from 1 to 6
years occupy nearshore reefs.
Feeding Habits
They will eat a variety of reef dwellers, including fish, lobster, crustaceans,
squid and octopus.