STATE
FL Gulf — State waters (0–9 nm)
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 2 / angler / day
Gulf state: 100 lb or 2/person whichever is more. Federal year-round 20 aggregate.
FL Gulf golden tilefish: 2/day or 100 lbs.
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Golden Tilefish
Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps
Lives in self-dug burrows on soft bottom along the shelf edge. Cold water (50-60°F at depth) — the 10°C isotherm tells you the floor temp. Long drops, big sinkers, electric reels.
Preferred water temp50–62°F
Preferred depth400–1500 ft
Holds onsoft mud bottom with burrows, continental shelf break
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Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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