Fishing for Red grouper
The red grouper is a robust, reddish-brown fish with a large mouth and a stout body. Typically found in the western Atlantic, it inhabits rocky and coral reefs. It grows up to 50 inches and can weigh around 50 pounds. This opportunistic predator feeds on fish and invertebrates, displaying territorial behavior and often excavating the sea floor. This summary is AI generated
Recently caught Red grouper
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
Top Baits
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Red grouper.
Recently caught Red grouper
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