Where to fish
A destination match is not yet verified. The country records below describe occurrence, not a confirmed local fishing trip.
Explore the trip libraryLocal names
A name can refer to different fish in different places.
| Name | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Abade jaspeado | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Badèche balai | Global · French | Reference |
| Broomtail grouper | United States | Reference |
| Broomtail grouper | Global | Reference |
| Broom-tail grouper | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Cabrilla | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Cabrilla plomuda | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Cherna | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Cherna | Ecuador · Spanish | Reference |
| Cherna | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Cherna escoba | Panama · Spanish | Reference |
| Cola de retama | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Garropa jaspeada | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Garropa jaspeada | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Grouper | United States | Reference |
| Mangrove grouper | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Mero brujo | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Mero cola de retama | Peru · Spanish | Reference |
| Mero negro | Peru · Spanish | Reference |
| Mérou genêt-queue | France · French | Reference |
Seasons
A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.
Regulations and identification
- United States marine waters — NOAA Fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
Source records
Country occurrence records
Colombia · Costa Rica · Ecuador · Galapagos Is. · Guatemala · Honduras · Mexico · Nicaragua · Panama · Peru · Salvador [El] · United States
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.