Blueline tilefishin Florida (Atlantic)
Caulolatilus microps
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for blueline tilefish in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
For-hire captain and crew retention prohibited.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Atlantic 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
FWC 2026· checked Closed
Beyond 3 miles: federal waters
A different rule past the 3-mile line, written by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Where the two differ, the water you are in decides.
Closes Sep 1, 2026.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
Florida (Atlantic) state record
15.55 lb, Madiera Beach, 2024. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Blue line under the eye on a long tan body; deep mud bottom. More on the blueline tilefish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for blueline tilefish in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many blueline tilefish can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
2 per person within 3-grouper aggregate. It counts toward an aggregate: Atlantic 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
When is blueline tilefish season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open May 1-Aug 31. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is closed.
What is the Florida (Atlantic) record blueline tilefish?
15.55 lb, Madiera Beach (2024).
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) blueline tilefish rule?
Source: FWC 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.