Black Grouper
The heavyweight of the Miami reef, a powerful ambush fish that tests every angler who hooks one.
Best time to catch
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peak runclosed season
Typical pattern for Miami, seasons shift year to year. Check the latest reports.
About Miami black grouper
Black grouper hold tight to the reefs and wrecks off Miami, dark, broad-shouldered and built for power. They ambush a bait and turn straight back for the structure, so the first few seconds decide the fight.
How we fish for them
We drop live baits and heavy jigs right on the wrecks and ledges. Win the first pull and the fish is yours, and the crew coaches you through it rod in hand.
Black Grouper from the deck
Recommended trips to catch Black Grouper
Want to catch a black grouper?
Book a charter and we'll drop on the wrecks.