Black Grouper Fishing In the Florida Keys

Black grouper is a very common fish in the Florida Keys, growing over 50 pounds, and they are normally solitary fish. They usually spawn on the shallow reefs between May and August. The smaller black grouper are usually females and transform into males as they grow larger. Adults feed mainly on fish and squid although the younger ones feed on crustaceans and shrimp and other small baitfish. You’ll find black grouper around rocky bottoms and coral reefs and ledges. Because they retreat into ‘holes’ in the reef for protection, they can be a difficult fish to catch. With the right technique, however, they prove to be a strong-fighting, fun fish to get on the boat. Along with other grouper, black grouper are very tasty to eat!