STATE
FL Gulf — State waters (0–9 nm)
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 2 / angler / day
Year-round in Gulf. 100 lb or 2/person whichever is more in state.
FL Gulf blueline tilefish: 2/day, year-round.
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Blueline Tilefish
Caulolatilus microps
Shallower cousin to golden tilefish, on hard bottom rather than mud. 250-800 ft sweet spot — the 15°C isotherm is your depth target.
Preferred water temp55–68°F
Preferred depth250–800 ft
Holds onhard bottom, ledges, rocky relief on the shelf break
In our regions
Big Bend — GulfNortheast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & AndrosBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastAlabama GulfMississippi GulfLouisiana GulfTexas Gulf
Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 26, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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