Giant Grouper
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| Giant Grouper | ||||
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| Epinephelus lanceolatus | ||||
| Species Information | ||||
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_grouper | ||||
| Size / weight | ||||
| Young | up to | 60 (132.2) | kg (lb) | |
| Common | up to | 140 (308.6) | kg (lb) | |
| Trophy | up to | 260 (573) | kg (lb) | |
| Price / Reward | ||||
| Young | per kg | 131 |  |
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| Common | per kg | 165 | |
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| Trophy | per kg | 168 | |
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Description
Giant Grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus) is a large demersal fish of the Serranidae family. It inhabits coastal waters at depths up to 100 meters (330 feet). It can reach the length of 2.7 meters (8.9 feet) and the weight of up to 400 kilograms (882 lbs). The Giant Grouper is a predator that is not picky about food and prefers ambush hunting. Spiny lobster is its favorite food. It also feeds on crabs, a variety of fish (including small sharks and rays), and young sea turtles. It’s better to use bottom tackle with large animal bait to catch it.
Preferred baits:
- Japanese Spiny Lobster
- [[Saltwater Baits|Gutted Fish]
- Large Fish Strips
- Crab
- Japanese Jack Mackerel
- Scaled Sardines
Locations
Recommended fishing methods and tackle
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