The Speckled Hind is a beautiful member of the grouper family. They are found off the southeastern coast of the United States. As the name implys the fish is covered with tiny white spots that cover the deep reddish-brown fish completely. Occasionally a young fish will be caught that where white spots cover a light yellow background instead of the normal orange.
Speckled hind will be found near ledges and bottom structure in fairly deep water out of reach of most recreational fisherman. Like other grouper the speckled hind feeds mostly on smaller fish but will not pass up crabs, shrimps that wander by.
The speckled hind rarely grows over 15 to 20 pounds but on rare occasions that have been known to reach up to 50 pounds. They are usually caught will fishing for other fish as they are never very plentiful.