Giant Grouper

Giant Grouper
Epinephelus lanceolatus
Species Information
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_grouper
Size / weight
Young		up to	60 (132.2)	kg (lb)
Common		up to	130 (286.6)	kg (lb)
Trophy		up to	250 (551)	kg (lb)
Price / Reward
Young		per kg	131
Common		per kg	165
Trophy		per kg	168

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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Saltwater Fish