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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cabrilla | Panama · Spanish | Reference |
| Cabrilla | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Cabrilla | United States | Reference |
| Cabrilla pinta | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Garoupa-mosqueda | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Grouper | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Guato | Ecuador · Spanish | Reference |
| Merete | Panama · Spanish | Reference |
| Mero | Ecuador · Spanish | Reference |
| Mero | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Mero moteado | Nicaragua · Spanish | Reference |
| Mero moteado | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Mero orillero | Galapagos Is. · Spanish | Reference |
| Mero pintado | Ecuador · Spanish | Reference |
| Mero pintado | Panama · Spanish | Reference |
| Mérou cabrilla | Global · French | Reference |
| Mérou marbré | France · French | Reference |
| Murique moteado | Peru · Spanish | Reference |
| Murique moteado | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Rock bass | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Rock bass spotted cabrilla | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Spotted cabrilla | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Spotted cabrilla | United States | Reference |
| Spotted grouper | Global | 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
Clipperton I. · Colombia · Costa Rica · Ecuador · Galapagos Is. · Guatemala · Honduras · Mexico · Nicaragua · Panama · Peru · Revillagig. Ar. · Salvador [El] · United States
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.