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Brown-marbled grouper

Brown-marbled grouper

Epinephelus fuscoguttatus

Family
Serranidae
Max Length
120 cm
Max Weight
11 kg
IUCN Status
VU
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
1

Overview

The brown-marbled grouper or tiger grouper is a benthic marine fish which belongs to the family Serranidae or also known as the groupers.

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Prawns

    Effective near structures; use a running sinker rig.

  • Small Live Reef Fish

    Mullet or sardines work well; hook behind the dorsal fin.

  • Live Squid

    A favorite bait; very enticing to groupers.

  • Crabs

    Use a circle hook to avoid gut-hooking.

  • Worms

    Good for tempting finicky groupers

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala X-Rap Magnum 20Trolling Crankbait

    Troll near reefs and drop-offs.

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  • Shimano Coltsniper Jerk LureJig

    Jig vertically near structure for reaction strikes.

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  • Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LCCrankbait

    Cast and retrieve with erratic movements.

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  • Daiwa Saltiga SliderJig

    Fast retrieve on the surface is effective.

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  • Berkley Gulp! Saltwater Jerk ShadSoft Plastic

    Rig on a weighted jighead and bounce along the bottom.

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Techniques

Target areas near reefs, wrecks, and drop-offs; Brown-marbled grouper are ambush predators, so focus on areas where they can hide.

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Where to Find Brown-marbled grouper

จังหวัดลพบุรี, Thailand1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Brown-marbled grouper?+

Popular baits for Brown-marbled grouper include Live Prawns, Small Live Reef Fish, Live Squid, Crabs, Worms. Tip: Target areas near reefs, wrecks, and drop-offs; Brown-marbled grouper are ambush predators, so focus on areas where they can hide.

Where can I catch Brown-marbled grouper?+

Brown-marbled grouper can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include จังหวัดลพบุรี, Thailand. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Brown-marbled grouper get?+

Brown-marbled grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) can reach up to 120.00000500000002 cm in length and 11 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is VU.

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