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Leopard coralgrouper

Leopard coralgrouper

Plectropomus leopardus

Family
Serranidae
Max Length
120 cm
Max Weight
23.6 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
31

Overview

The leopard coral grouper, also known as the common coral trout, leopard coral trout, blue-dotted coral grouper or spotted coral grouper, 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 is found in the Western Pacific Ocean.

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Prawns

    Effective fished near reef structures.

  • Small Live Reef Fish

    Hardy bait, hook through the nose.

  • Live Squid

    Good for attracting larger fish.

  • Pilchards

    Can be used whole or cut.

  • Herring

    Great bait when drifting.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala X-Rap Magnum 10Trolling Lure

    Trolled at moderate speeds.

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  • Daiwa Saltiga SK JigJig

    Vertical jigging near structure.

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  • ZMan Diesel MinnowZSoft Plastic

    Use with a jighead, hop off the bottom.

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  • Halco Laser Pro 190Trolling Lure

    Fast retrieve near reefs.

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  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait

    Classic bait, available in many colors.

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Techniques

Target areas with strong currents and rocky outcrops as leopard coralgrouper prefer these ambush points, and use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs.

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Where to Find Leopard coralgrouper

Queensland, Australia7 spotsWestern Australia, Australia6 spotsNew South Wales, Australia1 spotsBali, Indonesia1 spotsAceh, Indonesia1 spotsKepulauan Riau, Indonesia1 spotsMasbate, Philippines1 spotsจังหวัดระยอง, Thailand1 spotsSulawesi Selatan, Indonesia1 spotsMaluku, Indonesia1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Leopard coralgrouper?+

Popular baits for Leopard coralgrouper include Live Prawns, Small Live Reef Fish, Live Squid, Pilchards, Herring. Tip: Target areas with strong currents and rocky outcrops as leopard coralgrouper prefer these ambush points, and use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs.

Where can I catch Leopard coralgrouper?+

Leopard coralgrouper can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Queensland, Australia; Western Australia, Australia; New South Wales, Australia. WikiCatch lists 31 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Leopard coralgrouper get?+

Leopard coralgrouper (Plectropomus leopardus) can reach up to 120.00000500000002 cm in length and 23.6 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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