Blackline tilefish Regulations in Louisiana (2026)

Recreational blackline tilefish rules in Louisiana saltwater, as published by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Last checked November 7, 2026.

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Recreational Blackline tilefish rules in Louisiana

Quick answers

What is the blackline tilefish size limit in Louisiana?

None.

How many blackline tilefish can I keep in Louisiana?

20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate: No more than one gray triggerfish and 10 vermilion snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit..

When is blackline tilefish season in Louisiana?

Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate—gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.

More reef fish in Louisiana

• Almaco jack
• Anchor tilefish
• Banded rudderfish
• Black grouper
• Black seabass
• Blackfin snapper
• Blueline tilefish
• Cubera snapper
• Gag grouper
• Goldface tilefish
• Goliath grouper
• Gray snapper
• Gray triggerfish
• Greater amberjack
• Hogfish
• Lane snapper
• Lesser amberjack
• Mutton snapper

All Louisiana saltwater fishing regulations →

Source: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Most anglers need a Louisiana saltwater license or registry: get one here.