Using live bait is true combat fishing. Strong tackle, heavy line and leader is required. Gag grouper make some of the strongest runs for a short distance to rock themselves in their structured homes.

Palmetto fishing captain says the roughly two-week gag grouper season in September is already a hit in Tampa Bay FL with steady catches ...

Bradenton-area angler gives advice on how to catch fish that are tasty seafood meals in FL Gulf of Mexico after gag and red grouper season ...

Grouper fishing has been excellent throughout the Treasure Coast in 180-200 feet of water and should remain that way during the weekend coming up. Dead sardines and conventional tackle are ...

Grouper, tuna and trout are driving the bite as temperatures heat up on the Space Coast Gag grouper harvest ends June 15 ...

Greater amberjack and dolphin were caught by anglers fishing the same spots for grouper — 160 feet to 200 feet. Use dead sardines or grunt chunks to catch the grouper.

2010: Aggregate bag limit dropped to three fish with only one being a gag or black grouper; set Jan. 1 to April 30 as closed season; required dehooking tools 2023: Stopped May to December gag ...