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Yellowfin grouper

Mycteroperca venenosa

Family
Serranidae
Max Length
100 cm
Max Weight
18.5 kg
IUCN Status
NT
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
22

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Pinfish

    Effective when fished near the bottom.

  • Grunt

    A readily available and productive bait.

  • Pilchard

    Great for enticing strikes in clear water.

  • Blue Runner

    Tough and active live bait.

  • Squirrelfish

    Good if larger grouper are targeted

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait

    Works well when trolled at slow speeds.

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  • Bucktail JigJig

    Bounce it off the bottom near structure.

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  • Savage Gear Pre-Rigged SwimbaitsSoft Plastic

    Mimics natural prey, great action.

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  • Williamson Benthos Speed JigJig

    Vertical jigging over reef edges produces.

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  • Rapala X-Rap Magnum 20Crankbait

    Good for covering ground and finding active fish.

    Buy

Techniques

Target areas around reefs, wrecks, and ledges with strong currents; use heavy tackle to quickly pull fish away from structure.

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Where to Find Yellowfin grouper

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil4 spotsEspírito Santo, Brazil4 spotsParaná, Brazil2 spotsSão Paulo, Brazil2 spotsTexas, United States1 spotsBahia, Brazil1 spotsPará, Brazil1 spotsSanta Catarina, Brazil1 spotsPuerto Rico, Puerto Rico1 spotsGuantánamo, Cuba1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Yellowfin grouper?+

Popular baits for Yellowfin grouper include Pinfish, Grunt, Pilchard, Blue Runner, Squirrelfish. Tip: Target areas around reefs, wrecks, and ledges with strong currents; use heavy tackle to quickly pull fish away from structure.

Where can I catch Yellowfin grouper?+

Yellowfin grouper can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Espírito Santo, Brazil; Paraná, Brazil. WikiCatch lists 22 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Yellowfin grouper get?+

Yellowfin grouper (Mycteroperca venenosa) can reach up to 100 cm in length and 18.5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NT.

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