Species guide
How to catch Giant grouper
Epinephelus lanceolatus
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#0731BrackishSaltwaterGame FishBrackishSaltwaterAtlanticPacificIndian Ocean
The giant grouper is the largest bony fish found on coral reefs and is a powerful predator known for its massive size. It inhabits shallow coral reefs, caves, wrecks, and estuarine areas. This species is prized by anglers for its strength and impressive weight.
Where they live
Found on coral reefs, often in overhangs, caves, and wrecks, as well as estuaries in brackish and saltwater across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Typically inhabits waters from 1 to 200 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 270 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- small sharks
- green sea turtles
- crustaceans
- crown-of-thorns starfish
Best baits
- large live fish
- cut fish baits
- crustaceans
Best lures
- large jigs
- poppers
- deep-diving plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- live bait fishing
- casting near reefs and wrecks
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