What is the largest grouper ever caught?

What is the largest grouper ever caught?

680-pound goliath grouper
The heaviest grouper ever caught and certified as an IGFA world record was this 680-pound goliath grouper caught on May 20, 1961, off Fernandina Beach, Florida, using a Spanish mackerel as fishing bait. This particular species of grouper is considered endangered today and protected in the United States and Caribbean.

What is the biggest goliath grouper on record?

680 pounds
For the sake of comparison, the all-tackle world record for goliath grouper stands at 680 pounds. That fish was caught off Fernandina Beach, Fla., in 1961. Nowadays, goliath grouper are protected in state and federal waters off Florida and harvest is prohibited.

What is the world record snowy grouper?

70 pounds, 7 ounces
One of the most impressive fish that made the record book was a snowy grouper caught by Tyler Kennedy, of Mobile. That fish weighed 68 pounds, 9 ounces. The world record is 70 pounds, 7 ounces.

What is the world record black grouper?

48.53-kilograms
Angler Christopher Raible recently set the new IGFA Men’s 37-kg (80-lb) Line Class World Record for black grouper with this enormous fish weighing in at 48.53-kilograms (107-pounds) – surpassing the previous record by 16 pounds!

What is the biggest jewfish ever caught?

A MASSIVE 47.5kg jewfish – that’s 104.5lbs in the old scale – was caught in the Shoalhaven River on the NSW South Coast on Sunday. Keen angler Vaughan Little, from Culburra Beach, hooked the beast jewie on a 100mm black and gold Squidgy Fish.

What was the biggest fish ever?

Whale shark
Fish/Biggest

Enter Leedsichthys problematicus. The extinct fish—thought to be the largest on record—lived about 165 million years ago in Europe and South America. It grew to at least 16.5 meters in length and might have weighed 45 metric tons, which means it was larger even than today’s whale shark.

Is it legal to keep a goliath grouper?

What to do when you’ve caught a goliath grouper? Harvest and possession has been prohibited in both state and federal waters off Florida since 1990. Must be immediately returned to the water free, alive and unharmed. Photographs can be taken but only during the active act of release.

Do sharks eat goliath grouper?

Before the goliath grouper reaches full size it is preyed upon by barracuda, king mackerel and moray eels, as well as sandbar and hammerhead sharks. Once fully grown, humans and large sharks are the goliath grouper’s only predators.

What is the biggest flathead ever caught?

A metre-length flattie is considered the holy grail for many estuary anglers, but unlike metre sized barra, kingies, jewies or other popular sportfish, a 100cm-plus “croc” is a much rarer fish to catch. Could this be one of the biggest flathead ever caught in Australia?

What is the biggest red grouper ever caught?

If you come across one, count yourself lucky for the chance to meet it and make sure it swims off unharmed. World record: 42 lb, 4 oz – St. A ugustine, FL Nothing says “reef fishing in Florida” like a boatful of big, tasty Red Grouper. These deep-water hunters are the reason people bother to go offshore when there are so many fish in the shallows.

What is the difference between Scamp and yellowmouth grouper?

Last but not least, Yellowmouth Grouper are a deep-water fish that look very similar to Scamp. The difference, of course, is in the mouth. It’s unclear why Yellowmouth Grouper have such luminous lips. Perhaps it tricks other fish into approaching. Maybe it’s just a sign that they’re great to eat! That’s right, Yellowmouth are delicious.

How rare is a Snowie grouper?

Snowy Grouper get their name from the white markings across their body. They’re one of the easiest deep-water fish to identify, even though catching one is pretty rare. If you’re set on landing a “Snowie,” get ready for a long ride.

What does a yellowfin grouper look like?

Yellowfin Grouper get full marks for outlandish looks. Their dappled, red body and bright yellow fins provide camouflage around the deep, rocky structure that they hunt around. Bring them to the surface, though, and they stand out like a sore thumb.