Species guide
How to catch Areolate grouper
Epinephelus areolatus
saltwaterEpinephelidae
The areolate grouper is a medium-sized saltwater fish known for its short, deep body shape. It inhabits seagrass beds and fine sediment bottoms near rocky reefs and coral in shallow coastal waters. This species forms spawning aggregations and feeds primarily on smaller fish and crustaceans.
Where they live
Found in shallow continental shelf waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, often near seagrass beds, rocky reefs, and coral at depths from 6 to 200 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 53 cm
What they eat
- small finfish
- crustaceans
Best baits
- cut fish
- shrimp
- crabs
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- poppers
- metal jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- casting near reefs
- drop shotting
Track every Areolate grouper you catch.
Bobbr turns each catch into a species collection, quests, and streaks. We're building it now — join the iOS waitlist for $19 lifetime founding access.
Claim founding access