Fishing for Nassau grouper

Epinephelus striatus

The Nassau grouper is a large reef fish known for its robust body and distinctive color pattern, featuring vertical bars and a dark saddle spot on its tail. Typically reaching up to 36 inches and weighing around 55 pounds, it inhabits coral reefs in the western Atlantic. This solitary predator primarily feeds on fish and crustaceans, exhibiting ambush hunting behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

3 ft - 295 ft

IUCN Status

Critically endangered

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Nassau grouper

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Bellefield Channel

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Bell Channel

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Calcutta Creek

20 in · 5 lb

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Red Bay

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Sinky Bay

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