Warsaw Grouper
Hyporthodus nigritus
The Warsaw grouper is one of the largest grouper species in the Atlantic, capable of reaching massive sizes and living over 40 years. They are dark brown to black in color with a distinctive white saddle pattern.
Warsaw Grouper at a glance
- Scientific name
- Hyporthodus nigritus
- Typical size
- 36-60 inches, 20-100+ lbs
- State record
- 436 lbs 12 oz (1985)
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Warsaw grouper inhabit deep offshore waters from 180-1700 feet, typically around rocky ledges, wrecks, and hard bottom structure. Anglers target them with heavy tackle and large baits like whole fish, often while bottom fishing in very deep water. They are currently protected in federal waters due to overfishing concerns.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a warsaw 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™ worksWarsaw Grouper questions people ask
Warsaw Grouper is Hyporthodus nigritus.
A typical warsaw grouper runs 36-60 inches, 20-100+ lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every warsaw grouper you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Warsaw grouper inhabit deep offshore waters from 180-1700 feet, typically around rocky ledges, wrecks, and hard bottom structure. Anglers target them with heavy tackle and large baits like whole fish, often while bottom fishing in very deep water. They are currently protected in federal waters due to overfishing concerns. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore 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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