The Gag Grouper is one of the most prized groupers by anglers. The Gag inhabits shallow coastal waters and offshore at depths of up to 500 feet. They can reach weights up to 500 pounds. The Gag Grouper is recognized by its brownish gray in color with dark worm-like markings on sides; strong serrated spur at bottom margin of preopercle; fins dark, with anal and caudal having white margin.
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Gags are caught using one of two methods. Deep trolling large lures or jigs with a strip bait is popular in the Gulf of Mexico. The other method, and the one that is most often used, is just plain old bottom fishing.
