Fishing for Pacific goliath grouper

Epinephelus quinquefasciatus

The Pacific goliath grouper is a large marine fish known for its robust body and mottled brown and yellow pattern. It inhabits rocky reefs and mangroves in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This species can grow up to 98 inches and weigh over 800 pounds. It primarily feeds on crustaceans and fish, displaying a solitary and territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Data deficient

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Pacific goliath grouper

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Pacific goliath grouper

50 in · 458 lb

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98 in · 1000 lb

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Pacific goliath grouper

67 in · 969 lb

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38 in · 500 lb

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Pacific goliath grouper

80 in · 676 lb

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Darrell Parker Pond

72 in · 1000 lb

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11 in · 1000 lb

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67 in · 68 lb

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