Duskytail grouper

Epinephelus bleekeri

Family

Serranidae

Max Length

76 cm

Max Weight

15.9 kg

IUCN Status

Water Type

saltwater

Fishing Spots

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

Live Shrimp
A very popular and effective all-around bait.
Live Pinfish
Hardy baitfish, great for bigger groupers.
Live Grunts
Noisy, attracts attention, good for murky water.
Live Mullet
Larger bait, attracts larger grouper.
Live Crab
Effective when other baits are not working.

Artificial Lures

Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait
Great for trolling deep structures.
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Berkley Gulp! Saltwater Jerk ShadSoft Plastic
Effective jigged near structure.
Buy
Shimano Coltsniper Jerk LureJig
Long casting, good for shore fishing.
Buy
Savage Gear Squish JigJig
Irresistable action even at low speeds.
Buy
MirrOlure MirrOdine C17MRTopwater
Great for surface action early and late.
Buy

Techniques

Fish near structures like reefs, wrecks, or rocky bottoms, as duskytail groupers are ambush predators.

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Where to Find Duskytail grouper

香港 Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)1 spots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Duskytail grouper?+

Popular baits for Duskytail grouper include Live Shrimp, Live Pinfish, Live Grunts, Live Mullet, Live Crab. Tip: Fish near structures like reefs, wrecks, or rocky bottoms, as duskytail groupers are ambush predators.

Where can I catch Duskytail grouper?+

Duskytail grouper can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include 香港 Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR). WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Duskytail grouper get?+

Duskytail grouper (Epinephelus bleekeri) can reach up to 75.999999 cm in length and 15.9196 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is DD.

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