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Black grouper

Mycteroperca bonaci

Family
Serranidae
Max Length
150 cm
Max Weight
100 kg
IUCN Status
NT
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
33

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Pinfish

    Very hardy, readily available inshore.

  • Grunt

    Excellent for deeper water spots.

  • Shrimp

    Effective but can be picked at.

  • Crab

    Blue crabs or stone crabs, cut in half.

  • Squirrelfish

    Good presentation on a fish finder rig.

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LCSuspending Jerkbait

    Excellent twitching action, great for shallower water.

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  • Berkley Gulp! Jerk Shad 5 inchSoft Plastic

    Very effective rigged weedless or on a jighead.

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  • Savage Gear Manic Prey 135Swimbait

    Great wobble action triggers strikes.

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  • Shimano Butterfly Jig 160gJig

    Excellent for vertical jigging over structure.

    Buy
  • Williamson Benthos Jig 5 inchJig

    Great for bottom fishing with a vertical presentation.

    Buy

Techniques

When fishing structure, use heavy tackle and high drag to quickly pull them away from their hiding spots to prevent them from breaking you off.

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Where to Find Black grouper

Florida, United States11 spotsAlabama, United States2 spotsMississippi, United States2 spotsBelize District, Belize1 spotsMaine, United States1 spotsSão Paulo, Brazil1 spotsLeón, Nicaragua1 spotsNew Hampshire, United States1 spotsVirginia, United States1 spotsManitoba, Canada1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Black grouper?+

Popular baits for Black grouper include Pinfish, Grunt, Shrimp, Crab, Squirrelfish. Tip: When fishing structure, use heavy tackle and high drag to quickly pull them away from their hiding spots to prevent them from breaking you off.

Where can I catch Black grouper?+

Black grouper can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Florida, United States; Alabama, United States; Mississippi, United States. WikiCatch lists 33 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Black grouper get?+

Black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci) can reach up to 150 cm in length and 100 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NT.

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