Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What's over 8 feet long and can hit 800 pounds? Did we mention you can grab your fishing pole to catch one? There is a size ...

Arif Sabir was attempting to take an amberjack off his spear and put it into his stringer when a goliath grouper happened onto the scene with other plans. Goliath grouper eyes a free meal that was ...

Many Florida anglers know the Goliath grouper as the creature that rises from the depths and steals their catch off their line. But few know what it’s like to reel in this highly protected fish, let ...

A shallow-water fishing trip turns intense when a massive Goliath grouper grabs the bait beside the boat. The fish dives toward the pilings, forcing a brutal fight in crystal clear water where every ...

Florida fish and wildlife officials Wednesday proposed new regulations to ban all fishing within 1,000 feet of three known goliath grouper spawning sites in South Florida. The rules ban fishing from ...

A perfect flat-water day in Marathon turns into a full offshore catch-and-cook as the crew loads up on blackfin tuna, bonito, and yellowtail. The trip starts strong at the humps, where the tuna bite ...

Manu Hissnauer is a divemaster who spends much of his time underwater and is used to encountering all kinds of marine life up close. What he isn't used to, however, is receiving help from the wildlife ...

They are big, heavy, and divers adore them: The goliath grouper, a colossus of a fish, lives off the coast of Boynton Beach in Florida, though scientists warn their numbers are down since the US state ...

Swimming in the ocean is an incredible experience, with astonishing surprises for even the most seasoned divers. Take the goliath grouper, for example — these enormous fish are both awe-inspiring and ...

The rare catch of a giant Warsaw grouper Sunday remains the most notable highlight, so far, during a monthlong fishing competition in Destin, Fla. The grouper, landed by Garrett Thornton with Capt.

FWC accepting applications now for 2026 goliath grouper harvest. The goliath grouper harvest period opens March 1 and runs through May 31, 2026. The 2026 goliath grouper harvest is limited to 200.