Species guide

How to catch Olive grouper

Hyporthodus cifuentesi

Stylized 2D illustration of Olive grouper
saltwatergame fishEpinephelidae

The Olive grouper is a robust saltwater fish known for its strength and sport fishing appeal. It grows up to 100 cm and can weigh over 22 kg. This grouper inhabits depths from 40 to 120 meters, making it a challenging catch for anglers.

Where they live

Found in Pacific waters around North America, the Olive grouper lives at moderate depths between 40 and 120 meters. It prefers saltwater environments, often near rocky reefs or structures.

Typical size

Up to about 100 cm

What they eat

  • smaller fish
  • crustaceans
  • cephalopods

Best baits

  • live baitfish
  • crabs
  • shrimp

Best lures

  • jigs
  • deep diving plugs
  • soft plastic swimbaits

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • deep water jigging
  • drift fishing

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