How to Catch Grouper Fish

Catching Grouper fish species is easiest the in warm, deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. There's as many grouper fish species as there are ways to catch them, however a few distinct techniques have been proven time and time again. This will give you an easy way to catch Grouper while fishing onshore or offshore.

Things You'll Need

• Rod and reel
• Heavy test line
• Sinker
• Hook
• Baitfish

Instructions

1. Spool your rod with heavy test line, at least 15 lb test. Then seek out a good, decent Grouper fish hole. Grouper love ship wrecks, ledges and rocky areas that provide cover and ambush areas, so search accordingly.

2. Rig your rod with a steel leader at least 12 inches long and a 3/0 hook. Attach an egg sinker to the line to get it down to the depth of your chosen grouper fish hole.

3. Attach a ribbon fish onto your hook and cast the bait into the water so it sinks to the bottom of the hole. Make sure the bait is near rocky ledges and cover.

4. Wait for a strike. Once you get a few hits, through chum into the water and then rig your hook with a live shrimp, clams, or another dead bait. You will find that grouper fishing requires a little "jump starting" with dead baits and live baits until the Grouper and other fish begin to feed.

Tips & Warnings

• Grouper love deep areas around docks and you can catch them right from a pier with a simple dead bait on a leader and weight. Areas like the Sky Way pier in Tampa and St. Petersburg are renowned for monster Grouper catches right from the bridge!

• Grouper fish species have restrictions, and they all vary. Check your regulations before you keep any Grouper fish.

Resources

• Big Grouper fish