Can I Keep?Golden tilefish Regulations in Delaware (2026)
Lopholatilus chamaelonticeps
Recreational golden tilefish rules in Delaware saltwater, as published by the Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last checked November 7, 2026.
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Recreational Golden tilefish rules in Delaware
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- Statewide
- Bag limit
- 1.1 It is unlawful for a recreational finfisherman to possess aboard a vessel more than eight golden tilefish ( Lopholatilus chamaelonticeps ), unless otherwise authorized by the Department. It is unlawful for a recreational finfisherman to possess more than three blueline tilefish ( Caulolatilus microps ) if fishing from a private vessel, more than five blueline tilefish if fishing from a United States Coast Guard uninspected for-hire vessel, or more than seven blueline tilefish if fishing from a United States Coast Guard inspected for-hire vessel, unless otherwise authorized by the Department.
Commercial rules
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- Statewide
- Bag limit
- 1.4 It is unlawful for a person issued a valid commercial food fishing license to possess aboard a vessel more than 500 pounds of tilefish in aggregate to include blueline tilefish ( Caulolatilus microps ) or golden tilefish ( Lopholatilus chamaelonticeps ).
- 1.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1.1, a person issued a valid commercial food fishing license may possess aboard a vessel up to 500 pounds of tilefish in aggregate to include blueline tilefish ( Caulolatilus microps ) or golden tilefish ( Lopholatilus chamaelonticeps ) in any number, provided said tilefish were taken using gear for which said person is lawfully permitted under 7 Del.C. §915 .
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How many golden tilefish can I keep in Delaware?
1.1 It is unlawful for a recreational finfisherman to possess aboard a vessel more than eight golden tilefish ( Lopholatilus chamaelonticeps ), unless otherwise authorized by the Department. It is unlawful for a recreational finfisherman to possess more than three blueline tilefish ( Caulolatilus microps ) if fishing from a private vessel, more than five blueline tilefish if fishing from a United States Coast Guard uninspected for-hire vessel, or more than seven blueline tilefish if fishing from a United States Coast Guard inspected for-hire vessel, unless otherwise authorized by the Department..
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Source: Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife. Most anglers need a Delaware saltwater license or registry: get one here.