Florida Grouper Fishing Grouper are stout predators that prefer to lie and wait rather than chase their prey. These fish are also opportunistic scavengers that wont pass up an easy meal. The large mouth and powerful gills of a grouper create avacuum that sucks prey into their mouth in the blink of an eye. Bottom fishing and in some cases deep dropping are the most effective methods to catch grouper. While artificial lures and baits can work, natural baits are particularly more effective for these fish. With most grouper inhabiting various structures, their most common food sources are crustaceans, fish, and occasionally squid. We Catch Grouper in Florida Holding ALL Federal Credentials & FULLY Permitted including REEF Location & Pelagic Species's The rich Gulf of Mexico waters that sweep over the Florida Coastline contain ideal habitat for a long list of grouper species. The best places to catch grouper will depend on the particular species. Here are the most common environments that hold grouper. The first and most shallow environment is inshore. Some species of grouper like gag grouper will inhabit shallow waters not far from shore. Key areas are grass beds, holes, and ledges which provide these fish with shelter or a place to ambush prey. Second, nearshore reefs possibly hold the greatest abundance of grouper. Water depths from 50 to 300 feet are ideal for a variety of grouper species. Any structure including rock piles, reefs, wrecks, and ledges at moderate depths will hold the majority prey in an area. With grouper being a hide and wait predator, this is where they live. The final place to find grouper is far offshore at extreme depths. At depths over 300 feet deep dropping equipment may be necessary. Offshore drop off and canyons hold the deep dwelling yellowedge grouper and tilefish. We Deliver the Results Exceed Expectations! Respectfully Captain Ron Principal Owner Fish Hawk Charters #1 West Coast Florida Directvline **hidden content**

Fall Season Update The Gulf of Mexico can be a challenge that we as a TEAM welcome the opportunity w/day to day results vary as a shallow warm body water. Ideally, a 10-12 hr offshore fishing 50-70-90 miles out can increase the odds yet .... This approach may also hit or miss. However, we are FULLY Credentialized & Own the Federal Permits to hit the "Honey Holes" where others are not permissible. Our TEAMs do their best every day to provide guests full efforts, positive attitude & attentive honorable respect to max out and size up the Pelagic Species's. Since fishing is a lot like dating. It’s all about capitalizing on opportunity of the unknown. One of the first things that every fisherman learns is that fish have their own agenda which causes them to move over time from one place to another. This change can be seasonal, daily, caused by wind, changing water temperature, changing water clarity, the movement of bait they feed on, fishing techniques, or the instinct to spawn. We study these variables, unlike others & apply Master Licensed Angler skills w/technique. We have dialed in the ability to Deliver the Results & Exceed Expectations! Thank U again we strive to earn ur business. Respectfully Captain Ron Principal Owner Fish Hawk Charters LLC DirectvLine **hidden content** #1 West Coast Florida

The Best Grouper Species Grouper belongs to the Serranidae family and is a saltwater fish that is commonly found in the Gulf of Mexico. Grouper can be found in a variety of habitats, including coral reefs, rocky outcrops, and seagrass beds. However, grouper tend to prefer deeper waters and are often found in offshore reefs and wrecks - "The Honey Hole Spots". We have the Federal Pelagic Species's Permits & NOAA Reef Permits to legally Target & Catch all Legal Limits. They are a popular seafood item and are known for their mild, sweet flavor and firm texture. There are several species of grouper, including the Goliath Grouper, Black Grouper, Scamp Grouper, and Warsaw Grouper. The Goliath Grouper is the largest of the groupers and can weigh up to 800 pounds. Due to overfishing, this species is now protected and can only be harvested Federal Season. The Black Grouper is another popular species and can be found in the Gulf of Mexico. It has a mild, sweet flavor and is often used in seafood dishes. The Scamp Grouper is a smaller species of grouper that is commonly found in the Gulf of Mexico. It has a sweet, mild flavor and is often used in fish tacos and other seafood dishes. The Warsaw Grouper is a deep-water species that can grow up to 7 feet long and weigh up to 580 pounds. A firm texture and is ideal used in fish sandwiches and other seafood dishes. Respectfully Captain Ron Principal Owner Fish Hawk Charters #1 West Coast Florida