Gag Grouper
Gag grouper are the heavyweight prize of our reefs and ledges — broad, powerful fish that try to bury you in the rocks the instant you hook them. Stopping one is a true test of tackle and angler.
They roam from nearshore structure to deep offshore bottom, and a big gag is a cooler-filling trophy.
- Size
- Commonly 5–25+ pounds
- Fight
- Powerful dive for the rocks
- On the table
- Excellent — thick, white fillets
- Best season
- Open seasons vary; strong in fall
How we catch Gag Grouper
We drop live and cut bait to reefs, ledges, and wrecks on nearshore and offshore trips, with smaller gags caught around inshore structure.
On the table
Grouper is a Gulf-coast favorite — thick, white, mild fillets perfect for sandwiches and frying. Mind the regulated seasons.
