Species guide
How to catch Yellowmouth grouper
Mycteroperca interstitialis
saltwatergame fishEpinephelidae
The Yellowmouth grouper is a medium-large saltwater predator known for its robust body and hunting skills. It is a prized game fish found mainly in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Anglers seek it for its fighting ability and good eating qualities.
Where they live
Found in warm Atlantic waters around the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, typically near rocky reefs and depths between 2 to 150 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 84 cm
What they eat
- fish
- crustaceans
- cephalopods
Best baits
- live baitfish
- crabs
- shrimp
Best lures
- jigs
- deep-diving plugs
- soft plastic swimbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- reef fishing
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