Grouper Fishing
Fishing in Jupiter, Florida
Jupiter, Florida, is a top destination for grouper fishing, offering anglers the chance to catch massive gag, black, and red groupers in deep reefs, wrecks, and ledges. These hard-fighting fish are prized for their strength, aggressive strikes, and delicious fillets.
With its deep ledges, wrecks, and thriving reef systems, Jupiter, Florida, offers some of the best grouper fishing in the state. Whether you’re targeting big gag groupers, black groupers, or red groupers, this area provides exciting action and incredible catches year-round.
Best Time for Grouper Fishing
- May – December: Open season for most grouper species in Atlantic waters.
- Spring & Summer: Peak time for shallow-water grouper fishing.
- Fall & Winter: Larger groupers move deeper, requiring bottom fishing techniques.
Top Grouper Fishing Spots in Jupiter
- Jupiter Inlet Reef System – Productive waters with deep ledges and rocky structures.
- Local Wrecks & Artificial Reefs – Home to monster groupers, especially deeper offshore.
- Ledge Systems in 80–200 ft of Water – Known for holding trophy-sized black and gag groupers.
Best Techniques for Catching Grouper
- Bottom Fishing with Live Bait – Use pinfish, grunts, or goggle eyes near structure.
- Jigging – Heavy vertical jigs work well in deeper waters.
- Trolling Deep-Diving Plugs – Effective along ledges and reefs for big gag groupers.
Recommended Gear & Tackle
- Rod & Reel: Heavy conventional setup (50-100 lb class).
- Line: 50-100 lb braided mainline with an 80-150 lb fluorocarbon leader.
- Hooks: 6/0 to 10/0 circle hooks for live bait; 4-6 oz jigs for vertical fishing.
Grouper Fishing Tips
- Fish near structure—groupers love to ambush prey from rocky hideouts.
- Use strong tackle—once hooked, groupers will try to retreat into the reef.
- Be ready to fight hard—immediately crank the reel to pull them out of cover.
CHARTER RATES
4 HOURS
Rate includes 2 people for 4 hours. Each additional person is $50 per trip.
Each additional hour over 4 hours is $150 per/hour.
$550
– Capt Jimmy Nelson, Host and Producer of “Living the Dream” TV Show