Grunt
Also called: Key West Grunt
Grunts are colorful, eager reef fish named for the grunting sound they make when caught. They're abundant on the hard bottom and keep rods bent between bigger bites.
Often a kid's first reef fish, grunts are pure fun and surprisingly tasty for their size.
- Size
- Commonly under 2 pounds
- Fight
- Scrappy little tussle
- On the table
- Good — sweet, white panfish
- Best season
- Year-round on the reefs
How we catch Grunt
We bottom-fish small baits over nearshore and offshore reefs and hard bottom on nearshore and offshore trips.
On the table
An underrated panfish — sweet, white, and excellent fried fresh.
