Gulf Grouper
Mycteroperca jordani
FR Mérou du Golfe · ES Mero del Golfo · PT Garoupa-do-Golfo
Also known as: BayaGarropaMérou GolfeMero del GolfoMérou du GolfeGaroupa-do-Golfo
Reef/KelpBoat
Reef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; daylight structure fishing
Depth
20–120m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Apr–JunGood Mar–Jul
Depth range
20–120mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Dawn and late afternoon on rocky points. Livebaits preferred — mullet or sardines work...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Rocky shoreWreck reefEstuaryShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquid
Diet
Small fishCrabShrimp
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingJigging
Gear
Best times
DawnDusk
My lineage predates many reefs — 30-million-year receipts.
Field notes
Where to find them
Sea of Cortez and eastern Pacific rocky reefs
Where they hang out
Reef structure, moderate depth
Prime time
Year-round; daylight structure fishing
Tide game
Moderate; fish structure harder on moving current
What they're into
Crab, shrimp, squid strips near structure
Temperature vibe
Prefers 12–20°C
Fave weather
Moderate seas workable
Fun fact about me
My lineage predates many reefs — 30-million-year receipts.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Heavily protected/depleted — check Mexican fisheries rules, release where requiredCONAPESCA / Mexican fisheries authority
Looking after them
Endangered