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Areolate grouper

Areolate grouper

Epinephelus areolatus

Family
Serranidae
Max Length
47 cm
Max Weight
1.4 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
17

Overview

The areolate grouper, also known as the yellowspotted rockcod, areolate rockcod, green-spotted rock-cod, squaretail grouper or squaretail rock-cod, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae which is part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. It inhabits coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. They are produced through aquaculture and commercially fished. They currently face no threats to their survival.

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Shrimp

    Effective when drifted near reefs.

  • Small Live Fish

    Pilchards or sardines work well.

  • Squid

    A good all-around bait.

  • Crabs

    Use for bottom fishing around structure.

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait

    Trolled near reefs, effective color pattern is orange.

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  • Rapala X-Rap Magnum 10Crankbait

    Dives deep, good for trolling.

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  • Daiwa Saltiga SK JigJig

    Jigged vertically around structure.

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  • Berkley Gulp! Saltwater Swimming MulletSoft Plastic

    On a jighead, fished along the bottom.

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  • Williamson Benthos Speed JigJig

    Fast retrieve, attractive to predatory fish.

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Techniques

When targeting Areolate grouper, fish close to reefs or rocky bottoms, varying your retrieve speed to find what triggers strikes.

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Where to Find Areolate grouper

Queensland, Australia8 spotsAceh, Indonesia2 spotsWestern Australia, Australia1 spotsBali, Indonesia1 spotsމާޅޮސްމަޑުލު ދެކުނުބުރި, Maldives1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Areolate grouper?+

Popular baits for Areolate grouper include Live Shrimp, Small Live Fish, Squid, Crabs, Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver. Tip: When targeting Areolate grouper, fish close to reefs or rocky bottoms, varying your retrieve speed to find what triggers strikes.

Where can I catch Areolate grouper?+

Areolate grouper can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Queensland, Australia; Aceh, Indonesia; Western Australia, Australia. WikiCatch lists 17 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Areolate grouper get?+

Areolate grouper (Epinephelus areolatus) can reach up to 46.99999988079071 cm in length and 1.4 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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