Mycteroperca phenax

How to identify a Scamp Grouper

Scamp Grouper are found in coral reefs, rocky reefs, lagoons, and nearby coastal structure. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.

Habitat and range

Coral reefs, rocky reefs, lagoons, and nearby coastal structure

Where to catch Scamp Grouper

• Gulf of Mexico (FL/TX/LA) — all species we list for this fishery
• South Atlantic reefs (FL–NC) — all species we list for this fishery
• Caribbean — all species we list for this fishery
• IWP reefs (AUS/PAC) — all species we list for this fishery

Scamp Grouper by state

State season calendars that list Scamp Grouper — each shows the months it is in season and the official licence source:

• Alabama — seasons, best months and licence info
• Florida — seasons, best months and licence info
• Louisiana — seasons, best months and licence info
• Mississippi — seasons, best months and licence info
• Texas — seasons, best months and licence info

Baits and lures

Species-dependent · shrimp · crabs · mollusks · small fish · jigs · plugs · or flies

Related species

Often caught in the same waters or confused with Scamp Grouper:

• Black Grouper — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Gag Grouper — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Goliath Grouper — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Malabar Grouper — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Nassau Grouper — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Red Grouper — identification & profile (Saltwater)