Fishing for Black grouper

Mycteroperca bonaci

The black grouper is a robust marine fish known for its dark, mottled coloration. It inhabits coral reefs and rocky bottoms in the western Atlantic. Typically reaching lengths of 40-48 inches and weighing up to 180 pounds, it preys on smaller fish and crustaceans. Solitary and territorial, the black grouper is a prized species among anglers. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Black grouper

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Biggest Black grouper catches

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Black grouper

Broward County Coast

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Black grouper

Arnica Bay

58 in ยท 45 lb

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Black grouper

Bay County Coast

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Black grouper

Off of Islamorada

28 in ยท 11 lb 5 oz

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Black grouper

Key West Bight

28 in ยท 14 lb

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Black grouper

Main Channel

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Black grouper

Levy County Coast

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Black grouper

Wheeland Cut

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Monroe County Coast

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