Can I Keep?Blueline Tilefish Regulations in Florida (2026)
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Recreational blueline tilefish rules in Florida saltwater, as published by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Last checked November 7, 2026.
Limits differ by area — the summary below is the first published rule; see every rule underneath.
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Recreational Blueline Tilefish rules in Florida
- Where
- Gulf State
- Size limit
- Minimum Size Limit: None
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: 100 pounds or 2 per person, whichever is greater
- Reef fish gear requirements apply
- Where
- Atlantic State
- Size limit
- Minimum Size Limit: None
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: 2 blueline tilefish within the three-fish aggregate bag limit for grouper and tilefish in Atlantic state waters.; Captain and crew bag limit retention prohibited.
- Season
- Season: Open May 1 - Aug. 31
- Reef fish gear requirements apply
- Where
- Federal - Gulf and Atlantic
- Size limit
- Minimum Size Limit: None
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: Gulf: Included in 20 reef fish aggregate; Atlantic: 2 per person within the three-fish aggregate bag limit for grouper and tilefish.; Captain and crew bag limit retention prohibited
- Season
- Season: Gulf - Open year-round; Atlantic - Open May 1 through Aug. 31
- Reef fish gear requirements apply
Commercial rules
Show 2 commercial rules
- Where
- Gulf
- Bag limit
- Gulf ONLY: Managed under an IFQ program. Must possess IFQ allocation and follow established protocols. Learn more.
- Limits and seasons: see 68B-14, SAFMC, Gulf Council
- SPL, RS and federal permit
- Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore (head & tail intact).
- Gulf ONLY: Managed under an IFQ program. Must possess IFQ allocation and follow established protocols. Learn more.
- FWC's commercial summary lists these rules for tilefish, golden and blueline/gray as a group.
- Where
- Atlantic
- Limits and seasons: see 68B-14, SAFMC, Gulf Council
- SPL, RS and federal permit
- Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore (head & tail intact).
- FWC's commercial summary lists these rules for tilefish, golden and blueline/gray as a group.
Quick answers
What is the blueline tilefish size limit in Florida?
Minimum Size Limit: None (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
How many blueline tilefish can I keep in Florida?
Daily Bag Limit: 100 pounds or 2 per person, whichever is greater (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
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More reef fish in Florida
- Black Grouper
- Black Sea Bass
- Black, Wenchman, Queen, Blackfin and Silk Snappers
- Coney and Graysby
- Cubera Snapper
- Dog and Mahogany Snappers Yellowtail
- Gag Grouper
- Golden Tilefish
- Goliath Grouper
- Gray (Mangrove) Snapper
- Gray Triggerfish
- Greater Amberjack
- Hogfish
- Lane Snapper
- Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
- Lionfish
- Mutton Snapper
- Red Grouper
All Florida saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Most anglers need a Florida saltwater license or registry: get one here.