Sea fish
White grouper
Epinephelus aeneus
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Other names: Grida · Orfoz
- Habitat
- Rocky depths
- Method
- Bottom fishing · Jigging
- Family
- Epinephelidae
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Where is White grouper caught?
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Aegean Sea fishing spots
Mediterranean fishing spots
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Aegean Sea
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Mediterranean
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Season information is no guarantee of a catch.
Best spots in October
By month
Average monthly score of the spots in Turkey (0–100).
- 0 Jan
- 0 Feb
- 0 Mar
- 0 Apr
- 0 May
- 0 Jun
- 0 Jul
- 0 Aug
- 35 Sep
- 36 Oct
- 0 Nov
- 0 Dec
The best spot in each Turkish province, by this month’s score.
- Karakoç Burnu Dikili, İzmir 41/100 Good
- Tuzla Çayı Ayvacık, Çanakkale 40/100 Good
- Barak Limanı Kaş, Antalya 39/100 Weak
- Büyük Menderes Didim, Aydın 38/100 Weak
- Karaağaç Deresi Ayvalık, Balıkesir 38/100 Weak
A 0–100 score from season, water temperature, habitat and local records; a general trend, not a guarantee.
Habitat
Where it lives and in what kind of water: ranges compiled by the research.
Rarely caught on a line from the shore.
Depth
20–200 m
mostly 20–100 m
Water temperature
14–32.1 °C
ideal 23–27 °C
Salinity
Full-strength seawater
15–40 ‰
Shore types
- Rocky shore
- River / stream mouth
- Lagoon / weir mouth
Bottom
Lives close to the bottom
- Sand
- Rock
Ranges from FishBase, AquaMaps and the literature; a general tendency, not a hard limit.
Confidence: shore type medium, temperature medium
Bait and tackle suggestions
Recorded baits and fishing techniques.
Natural baits
Lures
- Slow jig
In this region · Aegean Sea
- Natural bait:
- European squid, common cuttlefish, European sardine; regional support: European sardine / mamun / sülünez
- Lure:
- slow jig
- Technique:
- bottom, jig
In this region · Mediterranean
- Natural bait:
- European squid, common cuttlefish, European sardine; regional support: European sardine / European squid / shrimp
- Lure:
- slow jig
- Technique:
- bottom, jig
Fishing rules for Türkiye
Türkiye
- Minimum size
- 50 cm
- Maximum quantity
- 1 fish
Closed season: 1 June–31 August
Single-species or mixed total; details and exceptions are in the regulation.
Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7 communiqué text
Before you go, check local area and method restrictions.
Species profile
- Scientific name
- Epinephelus aeneus
- Family
- Epinephelidae
- Order
- Perciformes
- Water type
- Saltwater
- Seas
- Aegean Sea, Mediterranean
- Other names
- Grida, Lagos, Orfoz
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum size for White grouper?
In recreational angling the minimum catch size for White grouper is 50 cm. Fish below that length have to be returned to the water. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.
When is White grouper closed to fishing?
The closed season for White grouper is 1 June–31 August. Fishing for it is banned within those dates. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.
Which seas is White grouper found in?
In our records White grouper appears in these seas: Aegean Sea, Mediterranean.
In which months is White grouper at its peak?
Peak periods by sea: Aegean Sea May–November; Mediterranean April–October.
Which bait is White grouper caught with?
Baits and lures on record: European squid, common cuttlefish, European sardine, mamun, sülünez, slow jig, shrimp.
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