Species guide
How to catch Olive grouper
Hyporthodus cifuentesi
#1368
#1368SaltwaterGame FishSaltwaterNorth AmericaPacific
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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