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Warsaw Grouper

Hyporthodus nigritus

Species of concern — restrictive limits (1 per vessel). Can grow to 400+ lbs. Mark on sonar over deep relief, single live bait near the bottom.

Preferred water temp50–65°F

Preferred depth300–1200 ft

Holds ondeep wrecks, ledges, rock outcrops

In our regions

Big Bend — GulfNortheast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & AndrosBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastAlabama GulfMississippi GulfLouisiana GulfTexas Gulf

Regulations

⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.

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