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South Florida Goliath Grouper Fishing

 Goliath Grouper also known as Jewfish
Description: head and fins covered with small black spots; irregular dark and vertical bars present on the sides of body; pectoral and caudal fins rounded; first dorsal fin shorter than and not separated from second dorsal; adults huge, up to 800 pounds; eyes small.  Largest of the groupers.

 Where found: NEARSHORE often around docks, in deep holes, and on ledges; young often occur in estuaries, especially around oyster bars; more abundant in southern Florida than in northern waters.

 Size: Common catches 10 to 40 pounds.

 *Florida Record: 680 lbs.

 Remarks: spawns over summer months; lifespan of 30 to 50 years; feeds on crustaceans and fish. NOTE: Goliath Grouper are totally protected from harvest in Florida waters.