Yellowfin grouper in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Mycteroperca venenosa
Overview
Coastal to offshore waters, typically near reefs. Juveniles found in seagrass beds.
Typical size
Common to 20 pounds coastal to offshore waters, typically near reefs. Juveniles found in seagrass beds
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
Florida fishing record
- Weight
- 34 lb 6 oz
- Location
- Key largo
- Date
- Dec 7, 1988
- Angler
- Roy hogrebe
- Type
- Florida state record
Record catch notes
34.38 lb; by roy hogrebe; on 12/07/1988; at key largo
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Season notes
Intentional year round display: FL saltwater game species without a narrower FWC peak calendar; not an invented peak.
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
Coastal to offshore waters, typically near reefs. Juveniles found in seagrass beds.
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Sources
- Myfwc.com (2 pages)
- Catchafloridamemory.com
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.