Species guide
How to catch Warsaw grouper
Hyporthodus nigritus
saltwatergame fishEpinephelidae
The Warsaw grouper is a large, solitary fish found mainly on rocky bottoms in deep waters. It preys on various crabs, shrimps, lobsters, and fish. Known for its impressive size, it is a prized game fish in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico regions.
Where they live
Inhabits rocky bottoms from shallow reefs to depths over 500 meters in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico. Juveniles may be found near jetties and shallow reefs.
Typical size
Up to about 230 cm
What they eat
- fish
- crabs
- lobsters
- shrimps
Best baits
- live or cut baitfish
- crabs
- lobster pieces
- shrimp
Best lures
- large jigs
- deep-diving plugs
- soft plastic swimbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deep dropping
- drift fishing
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