Species guide
How to catch Speckled hind
Epinephelus drummondhayi
saltwatergame fishEpinephelidae
The speckled hind is a striking saltwater grouper known for its robust body and distinctive spotted appearance. It is a prized game fish found primarily in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. These fish can grow quite large and are sought after by anglers targeting reef-associated species.
Where they live
Speckled hinds inhabit rocky reefs and offshore ledges in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, typically at depths between 25 and 183 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 110 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- cephalopods
Best baits
- live shrimp
- cut bait
- pilchards
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic lures
- deep-diving plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deep water jigging
- chumming
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