Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
Listed as Tilefish; counts toward the 20-reef-fish aggregate.
MS DMR 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
Mississippi state record
MDMR State Saltwater Records (Conventional) · checked 2026-08-23
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.
Golden tilefish in other states14 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for golden tilefish in Mississippi?
No size limit.
How many golden tilefish can you keep in Mississippi?
No individual limit (within 20-reef-fish aggregate). Aggregate: 20-reef-fish aggregate.
When is golden tilefish season in Mississippi?
Open year-round.
What is the Mississippi record golden tilefish?
28 lb 8.96 oz (2024).
How current is this Mississippi golden tilefish rule?
Source: MS DMR 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.
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