Description:
Brownish red; lining of mouth scarlet-orange; blotches on sides in unorganized
pattern.
Description:
Brownish red; lining of mouth scarlet-orange; blotches on sides in unorganized
pattern.
Where Found: Bottom dwelling fish associated with hard bottom; juveniles offshore along with adults greater than 6 years old; fish from 1 to 6 years occupy nearshore reefs.
Feeding Habits: Feeds on dead bait (spanish sardines, threadfin, finger mullet) and live bait (pinfish, cigar minnows, croakers, grunts) squid, and crustaceans
Size Range: from 10-60 lbs. Current Florida state record 71.3 lbs.
Bag Limit/Size Limit: 5 grouper (gag, black, or red) per person per day - red grouper must be 20 inches in overall length.
Food Value: Outstanding table fare. Fillets are white, and flaky when cooked. Very light fish taste. Found on the menus of most Florida seafood restaurants.