Species guide
How to catch Pacific graysby
Cephalopholis panamensis
saltwatergame fishEpinephelidae
The Pacific graysby is a shy, secretive grouper found on coral reefs and rocky shores. It has a streamlined body and reaches up to about 39 cm in length. This species hunts smaller marine animals and is prized as a game fish.
Where they live
Inhabits coral reefs and rocky shorelines in the Pacific waters off North America, usually up to depths of 80 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 39 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- mollusks
Best baits
- small fish
- shrimp
- crustacean baits
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic lures
- small crankbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
- slow trolling
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