Dusky Grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
FR Mérou Brun · ES Mero · PT Mero · IT Cernia Bruna · DE Zackenbarsch
Also known as: GrouperMero legítimoMeroMérou BrunZackenbarschCernia BrunaMero
Reef/KelpShoreBoat
GamefishReef
Score
—
Prime time
Summer–autumn; daylight structure fishing
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–SepGood May–Oct
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering90%
Vertical / shore jigging80%
Preferred seabed
SandRock
Findr bio
Pelagic sprinter — along rip lines and feeds hard on dusk pulses; Natural Baits On Light Fluoro.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Deep waterRocky shoreSandy beachWreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquidPrawns
Diet
CrabSmall fishOctopusShrimp
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingRunning LedgerJigging
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDuskMid flood
Mediterranean legend — ancient Greeks painted me on amphorae.
Field notes
Where to find them
Mediterranean rocky coasts and headlands
Where they hang out
Deep rock ledges reachable from shore, 5–20 m
Prime time
Summer–autumn; daylight structure fishing
Tide game
Low; Mediterranean tides are minimal
What they're into
Large natural baits — fish, squid, octopus
Temperature vibe
Prefers 18–24°C
Fave weather
Calm, clear water best for rock fishing access
Fun fact about me
Mediterranean legend — ancient Greeks painted me on amphorae.
Dinner material?
10/10Excellent eating
Play by the rules
Protected/MPA rules common — check locally, release large fishNational/regional Mediterranean fisheries authority
Looking after them
Vulnerable