Yellowedge Grouper
Hyporthodus flavolimbatus
FR Mérou yellowedge · ES Mero de borde amarillo · PT Garoupa-borda-amarela
Also known as: Poey's GrouperCherne amareloMérou aile jauneMero de borde amarilloMérou yellowedgeGaroupa-borda-amarela
Reef/KelpBoat
DeepwaterReef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; daylight over marked structure
Depth
90–360m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jan–MarGood Apr–Jun
Depth range
90–360mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Daylight deep canyon resident. Cut squid or fish — depth and patience required...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Deep waterWreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquid
Diet
Small fishCrabShrimp
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingJigging
Gear
Best times
DaySlack water
Deep-reef royalty — I prefer cold, gloomy depths to coral glamour.
Field notes
Where to find them
Warm western Atlantic/Gulf deep reefs
Where they hang out
Deep reef structure, well below surface
Prime time
Year-round; daylight over marked structure
Tide game
Moderate
What they're into
Crab, shrimp, squid strips near deep structure
Temperature vibe
Prefers 8–12°C at depth
Fave weather
Calm seas needed for deep bottom fishing
Fun fact about me
Deep-reef royalty — I prefer cold, gloomy depths to coral glamour.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Seasons and quotas — check NOAA/state rulesNOAA Fisheries / Gulf state fisheries agencies
Looking after them
Vulnerable