Blueline tilefishin Florida (Gulf)
Caulolatilus microps
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for blueline tilefish in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
FWC 2026· checked Open
Beyond 9 miles: federal waters
A different rule past the 9-mile line, written by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. Where the two differ, the water you are in decides.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
Florida (Gulf) 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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Get the appBlueline tilefish in Florida (Gulf): the questions
What is the size limit for blueline tilefish in Florida (Gulf)?
No size limit.
How many blueline tilefish can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
2 fish or 100 lb per person, whichever is greater.
When is blueline tilefish season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
What is the Florida (Gulf) record blueline tilefish?
15.55 lb, Madiera Beach (2024).
How current is this Florida (Gulf) 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.