Warsaw Grouper
Hyporthodus nigritus
FR Mérou Warsaw · ES Mero Warsaw · PT Garoupa-Warsaw
Also known as: Black GrouperMero negroCherne-negroMero WarsawMérou WarsawGaroupa-Warsaw
Reef/KelpBoat
DeepwaterReef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; daylight over marked structure
Depth
55–525m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–AugGood May–Sep
Depth range
55–525mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Dawn/dusk deep structure heavyweight. Whole fish baits — I'm worth the effort...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Deep waterWreck reef
Recommended baits
SquidFish baits
Diet
CrabShrimpSmall fish
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingDrifting
Gear
Best times
DaySlack water
I can top 200 kg; divers say I stare like they owe rent.
Field notes
Where to find them
Warm western Atlantic/Gulf deep reefs and wrecks
Where they hang out
Deep reef/wreck structure, well below surface
Prime time
Year-round; daylight over marked structure
Tide game
Moderate; fish structure harder on moving current
What they're into
Large live/cut baits near deep structure
Temperature vibe
Prefers 8–16°C at depth
Fave weather
Calm seas needed for deep bottom fishing
Fun fact about me
I can top 200 kg; divers say I stare like they owe rent.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Heavily depleted — strict quotas or closures common, check NOAA/state rulesNOAA Fisheries / Gulf state fisheries agencies
Looking after them
Vulnerable