Speckled Hind

Q: What is the scientific name for speckled hind?

Speckled Hind is Epinephelus drummondhayi.

The record

Speckled Hind at a glance

Scientific name: Epinephelus drummondhayi
Typical size: 20-50 inches, 10-60 lbs
State record: 52 lbs 8 oz
Water: Saltwater
Habitat: Offshore
Rarity in the Fishdex™: Mythic

Where it lives

Habitat

Found in deep waters typically 200-1000+ feet deep around rocky bottom, ledges, and offshore structure. Anglers target them with heavy tackle using live or dead bait, but they are heavily regulated with very limited seasons and bag limits due to overfishing concerns. Most fishing occurs in federal waters far offshore.

Catch one and it is yours

Log a speckled 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™ works

Questions

Speckled Hind questions people ask

What is the scientific name for speckled hind?

Speckled Hind is Epinephelus drummondhayi.

How big does a speckled hind get?

A typical speckled hind runs 20-50 inches, 10-60 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every speckled hind you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.

Where do speckled hind live?

Found in deep waters typically 200-1000+ feet deep around rocky bottom, ledges, and offshore structure. Anglers target them with heavy tackle using live or dead bait, but they are heavily regulated with very limited seasons and bag limits due to overfishing concerns. Most fishing occurs in federal waters far offshore. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.

Is speckled hind in the Cobia 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.

Offshore