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
