Species
Golden Grouper
Saloptia powelli
Tier 5light tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints16–27 cm (max 39 cm) typical
Overview: about golden grouper
Medium-sized reef predator found off QLD, WA and NT, known for putting up a strong fight. Target golden grouper with jigs, soft plastics or live baits in 100-200m over offshore reefs. Good eating fish with firm white flesh.
Biology: Golden Grouper size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 16–27 cm (max 39 cm)
- Depth range
- 100–200 m
- Global range
- Central Pacific
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