Destin, Florida Fish

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Below are a number of the larger fish we see on the Reefs and Wrecks in the Gulf of Mexico near Destin, Florida.  When Spearfishing, we are always on the lookout for Grouper, Snapper, and Jacks & Pompano (mostly Amberjack).  Other Tasty Fish include Flounder, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), and Triggerfish.  We see Mackerel routinely, but they aren't a favorite menu item.  Other Large Fish we see quite often include Barracuda, Spadefish, and Bull Sharks.  When we're lucky, we might spot a Southern or Roughtail Stingray, or a Loggerhead Turtle.  Spotted Moray Eels are common if you pay attention, and Lobster (Spiny and Shovelnose) hide out under ledges and in the wrecks.

Grouper  (Back to top)
Gag Grouper	Black Grouper
Scamp	Nassau Grouper
Goliath Grouper or Jew Fish (Protected Species)
Jacks & Pompano  (Back to top)
Jack Crevalle	Pompano
Almaco Jack	Lesser Amberjack
Greater Amberjack
Snapper  (Back to top)
Grey (Mangrove) Snapper	Red Snapper
Mahogany Snapper	Blackfin Snapper
Mackerel  (Back to top)
King Mackerel	Spanish Mackerel
Other Tasty Fish  (Back to top)
Grey Trigger	Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gulf Flounder	Cobia (Ling)
Other Large Fish  (Back to top)
Bull shark
Barracuda
Southern Stingray
Spadefish	Sheepshead
Lobster  (Back to top)
Florida Spiny Lobster	Shovelnose Lobster