Rock Hind
Epinephelus adscensionis
Rock Hind is a medium-sized grouper species with distinctive red spots and blotches over a light background. They are prized by anglers for their excellent eating quality and fighting ability.
Rock Hind at a glance
- Scientific name
- Epinephelus adscensionis
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 1-8 lbs
- State record
- 26 lbs 5 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Rock Hinds inhabit coral reefs, rocky bottoms, and ledges in depths from 20 to 600 feet. Anglers typically target them using bottom fishing techniques with natural baits like squid, shrimp, or small fish around structure. They are commonly caught while fishing for other grouper species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a rock hind 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™ worksRock Hind questions people ask
Rock Hind is Epinephelus adscensionis.
A typical rock hind runs 12-24 inches, 1-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every rock hind you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Rock Hinds inhabit coral reefs, rocky bottoms, and ledges in depths from 20 to 600 feet. Anglers typically target them using bottom fishing techniques with natural baits like squid, shrimp, or small fish around structure. They are commonly caught while fishing for other grouper species. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
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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