Goliath Grouper
Epinephelus itajara
Also called jewfish, giant grouper
The largest grouper in the Atlantic, these massive fish can reach over 800 pounds and 8 feet in length. They are protected in Florida waters and must be released immediately if caught.
Goliath Grouper at a glance
- Scientific name
- Epinephelus itajara
- Typical size
- 48-96 inches
- IGFA world record
- 680 lbs
- State record
- 680 lbs (harvest prohibited since 1990)
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
Bridges, wrecks, docks, reef structure. Protected species. Catch and release only.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a goliath grouper through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksGoliath Grouper questions people ask
Goliath Grouper is Epinephelus itajara. Anglers also call it jewfish, giant grouper.
A typical goliath grouper runs 48-96 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 680 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every goliath grouper you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Bridges, wrecks, docks, reef structure. Protected species. Catch and release only. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record goliath grouper weighed 680 lbs. The standing state record on file is 680 lbs (harvest prohibited since 1990).
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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