Medium-heavy to heavy offshore bottom fishing setup.
SetupPrimary setup for gag grouper tactics.
First Cast species profile
Gag Grouper
Mycteroperca microlepis
Gag Grouper is a structure-oriented grouper found around offshore reefs, rock piles, wrecks, rigs, and hard bottom.
Bite estimate
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Movement & conditions
Near San Antonio, TX · change location
Reading conditions and distribution for Gag Grouper…
Predicted zones combine environmental and historical fisheries data. They do not represent live fish locations.
Movement and migration guide
No movement profile is matched to Gag Grouper yet — this searches the Field Guide by name.
Where to fish
Hold bottom near hard structure, rig legs, wrecks, ledges, and bait marks.
Gag Grouper reef structureRigsWrecksHard bottomRocky structure
Regulation card
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Regulations: Check current TPWD rules before harvesting.
Source: TPWD Outdoor AnnualWhat to throw
Live bait, Cut bait, Squid and Vertical jigs, Heavy bottom rigs around Gag Grouper reef structure, Rigs, Wrecks.
SaltwaterGag Grouper reef structureRigsWrecksHard bottom
Recommended setup
Medium-heavy to heavy offshore bottom fishing setup.
Vertical jigs
LureMatch the presentation to local forage and current conditions.
Related gear
Gear & Tackle BoxIllustration: First Cast