Fish Database — The Complete Freshwater & Saltwater Species Reference

Angler Photos

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Identifying

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Vivid golden-orange to bright yellow body with reddish-brown spots and mottling — one of the most colorful of all grouper. Adults reach 20–36 inches and 5–20 lbs.\n\n

Tackle & Bait

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Best Lures: Large jigs, swimbaits, heavy poppers near the surface.\n Best Baits: Live mackerel, live cabrilla, whole squid, live baitfish.\n\n

Top Locations

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Targeted on medium-heavy to heavy conventional gear near rocky structure in the Sea of Cortez and Pacific Mexico. A sought-after trophy and excellent table fish.

Whoppers — Biggest Catches

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4.50 lbs

James Hardan

Tony Reyes Aug 15, 2004

Golden Grouper

Angler Photos

Identifying

Tackle & Bait

Top Locations

Whoppers — Biggest Catches