Species guide
How to catch Snowy grouper
Hyporthodus niveatus
The snowy grouper is a large saltwater fish known for its spotted appearance and strong presence on rocky offshore bottoms. It is a predator that feeds on a variety of marine animals, making it a prized game fish. Juveniles are often found inshore, while adults prefer deeper rocky habitats.
Where they live
Found in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico, snowy grouper adults inhabit rocky bottoms offshore at depths from 30 to over 500 meters. Juveniles occur inshore, especially along the northeastern U.S. coast.
Typical size
Up to about 122 cm
What they eat
- finfish
- crabs
- snails
- squid and octopus
Best baits
- cut fish
- live baitfish
- crabs
- squid
Best lures
- jigs
- deep-diving plugs
- soft plastic swimbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deep water jigging
- drift fishing near rocky reefs
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