Considered the premier eating grouper. Deeper than gag, light bite, often hooks on dropper rigs while jigging for AJs.
Preferred water temp65–80°F
Preferred depth80–400 ft
Peak monthsMay, Jun, Sep, Oct
Holds ondeep ledges, hard bottom, high relief
In our regions
Northeast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfBig Bend — GulfNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastAlabama GulfMississippi GulfLouisiana GulfTexas GulfBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & Andros
