Golden tilefishin Florida (Atlantic)
Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for golden tilefish in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Federal Atlantic waters closed Mar 27-Dec 31, 2026.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Atlantic 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
FWC 2026· checked Open
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.
Closed for the rest of 2026 after the recreational ACL was met.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
How to tell it
Blue-gold flanks with yellow spots and the odd head crest. More on the golden tilefish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for golden tilefish in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many golden tilefish can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
1 per person within 3-grouper aggregate. It counts toward an aggregate: Atlantic 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
When is golden tilefish season in Florida (Atlantic)?
State waters open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) golden 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.