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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yukihoshihata | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Badejo branco | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Cerigado-cherne | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Cerigado-tapoã | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Cherna | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Cherna manchada | Cuba · Spanish | Reference |
| Cherna pintada | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Cherna pintada | Nicaragua · Spanish | Reference |
| Cherna pintada | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Cherna preta | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Cherna-preto | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Cherne | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Cherne manchada | Cuba · Spanish | Reference |
| Cherne pintada | Venezuela · Spanish | Reference |
| Cherne pintado | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Cherne tapoan | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Chernete | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Chernote | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Garoupa | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Grouper | United States | Reference |
| Manchada | Dominica · Spanish | Reference |
| Mero | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Mero | Dominican Rep. · Spanish | Reference |
| Mero | Peru · Spanish | Reference |
| Mero | Uruguay · Spanish | Reference |
| Mero gallina | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Mero-preto | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Mérou neige | Global · French | Reference |
| Seabass | Uruguay | Reference |
| Serigado-cherne | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Serigado-tapoan | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Snowy grouper | Bahamas | Reference |
| Snowy grouper | Cuba | Reference |
| Snowy grouper | Puerto Rico | Reference |
| Snowy grouper | United States | Reference |
| Snowy grouper | Global | Reference |
| Spotted grouper | Cuba | 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
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A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.