seafood

Sweetlips

Like a Snapper, but with a more fluffy texture.

Paper White, Flakey, Moist

This is a great alternative to Snapper. The Grunt is a Fin Fish (Perciforme) that offers a lot of moisture and lends itself to filet and whole fish presentations. Edible Skin and a phenomenal texture. They are voracious predators and usually target shellfish that give it the sweetness.

Quick Facts

Commonly Known As:
Sweetlips, White Snapper, Pink Mouth Pigfish

  • Species Name

    Grunt

  • Latin Name

    Haemulon plumieri

  • Origin

    Apalachee Bay

  • Harvest Method

    Hook & Line

  • Range & Habitat

    Southern California & Mexico

  • Producer

    St Mark's Fleet

Seasonality
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Year Round

Range & Habitat

about the fishery

St Mark's Fleet

ST. MARK'S FLEET- Just south of Tallahassee, in the heart of Florida’s “Big Bend” region is the port City of St Marks. Just one mile off of the Gulf of Mexico, our Appalachee Bay fishermen offload their prized catch and distribute nationwide next day.
Captains Andy and Johnny are brothers of a family that has fished Apalachee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico for six generations. They both captain a boat in the family’s five boat fleet. The most notable end result of their efforts is the renowned claw of the Florida Stone Crab. However, lest we forget the pristine Gulf Fish Species: Pot Trap Caught Black Sea Bass, Sweetlip Grunts and Octopus; Hooked Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Black Grouper, Scamp Grouper, and Red Grouper. From their family to your staff, they provide one of the best Gulf programs out there.

FISHING VESSELS- Marion J., El Toro

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