White Grouper
Epinephelus aeneus
FR Mérou Blanc · ES Cherne Blanco · PT Garoupa-legítima · IT Cernia Bianca · DE Weißer Zackenbarsch
Also known as: Cherna de leyMérou blancCernia biancaCherne BlancoMérou BlancWeißer ZackenbarschCernia BiancaGaroupa-legítima
Reef/KelpBoat
Reef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; daylight structure fishing
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jul–SepGood May–Jun
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering90%
Vertical / shore jigging80%
Preferred seabed
SandRock
Findr bio
Surf prowler — over sandy troughs and threads current seams patiently; Slow-Rolled Swimbaits Near Bottom.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Sandy beachWreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquidCrab
Diet
Small fishCrabSquidShrimpOctopus
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingJigging
Gear
Best times
DawnDuskDay
Harem life; if the boss vanishes, a female takes charge.
Field notes
Where to find them
Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean reefs
Where they hang out
Reef structure, 15–80 m
Prime time
Year-round; daylight structure fishing
Tide game
Moderate
What they're into
Prawn, shrimp, squid strips near structure
Temperature vibe
Prefers 16–22°C
Fave weather
Moderate seas workable
Fun fact about me
Harem life; if the boss vanishes, a female takes charge.
Dinner material?
10/10Excellent eating
Play by the rules
Depleted in parts of range — check local/EU rulesNational/EU fisheries agency
Looking after them
Vulnerable