Can I Keep?Golden Tilefish Regulations in Florida (2026)
Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps
Recreational golden 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 Golden 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
- Season
- Season: Open year-round
- Reef fish gear requirements apply
- Where
- Atlantic State
- Size limit
- Minimum Size Limit: None
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: 1 per person within the 3 grouper aggregate
- Season
- Season: Open year-round
- Reef fish gear requirements apply
- Where
- Federal - Gulf and Atlantic
- Size limit
- Minimum Size Limit: None
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: Gulf: Included in the 20 reef fish aggregate; Atlantic: 1 per person, within 3 grouper/tilefish aggregate
- Season
- Season: Gulf: Open year-round; Atlantic: Closed March 27 - Dec. 31, 2026
- 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 golden tilefish size limit in Florida?
Minimum Size Limit: None (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
How many golden 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).
When is golden tilefish season in Florida?
Season: Open year-round. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
Compare Golden Tilefish limits in other states →
More reef fish in Florida
- Black Grouper
- Black Sea Bass
- Black, Wenchman, Queen, Blackfin and Silk Snappers
- Blueline Tilefish
- Coney and Graysby
- Cubera Snapper
- Dog and Mahogany Snappers Yellowtail
- Gag Grouper
- 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.