Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
LDWF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
The water you are in decides. the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council writes the rule past the line.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
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.
Blueline tilefish in other states14 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for blueline tilefish in Louisiana?
No size limit.
How many blueline tilefish can you keep in Louisiana?
20 per person in reef fish aggregate. Aggregate: 20-reef-fish aggregate.
When is blueline tilefish season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
How current is this Louisiana blueline tilefish rule?
Source: LDWF 2026, last checked Sep 7, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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