Red grouper caught offshore near Anna Maria Island

Red Grouper

Red grouper are reddish-brown bottom bruisers that live on the hard bottom and ledges offshore. Steady and strong, they're a mainstay of a good day of Gulf bottom fishing.

They tend to be a little more forgiving than gags, making them a great target for everyone aboard.

Size
Commonly 5–20 pounds
Fight
Heavy, bottom-hugging
On the table
Excellent — thick white fillets
Best season
Year-round offshore (regulated)

How we catch Red Grouper

We drop live and cut bait to offshore hard bottom, ledges, and reefs on full-day offshore trips.

On the table

Classic grouper eating — thick, white, mild fillets ideal for frying or a grouper sandwich.