Species guide
How to catch Red grouper
Epinephelus morio
The red grouper is a sturdy saltwater fish known for resting near rocky and muddy bottoms. It is primarily found in deeper waters, with adults commonly caught between 70 and 330 meters deep. This predatory species feeds on various bottom-dwelling macrofauna and is prized as a game fish.
Where they live
Found mainly in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico over rocky and muddy bottoms, red groupers prefer depths from 5 to 330 meters, with adults usually between 70 and 330 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 125 cm
What they eat
- crabs
- small lobsters
- shrimp
- bottom-dwelling crustaceans
Best baits
- crab
- shrimp
- cut bait
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic baits
- deep diving plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deep drop fishing
- jigging
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