Can I Keep?Blueline Tilefish Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational blueline tilefish size limits, bag limits and seasons in 7 US coastal states, each from the state's fishery agency. Where a state has several rules, the first is shown; open the state for all of them.
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| State | Size limit | Bag limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | — | more than three blueline tilefish ( Caulolatilus microps ) if fishing… | 1.2 It shall be unlawful for any recreational fisherman to take and… |
| Florida (3 rules) | Minimum Size Limit: None | Daily Bag Limit: 100 pounds or 2 per person, whichever is greater | — |
| Louisiana | None | 20 per person | Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons… |
| Mississippi | Minimum length in inches: No Limit | Number of fish bag/possession: 20 | — |
| North Carolina | — | — | except from May 1 through August 31 each year |
| South Carolina (2 rules) | — | 3 per person | There are no closed seasons in state waters (out to 3 miles offshore). |
| Virginia | — | 3 per person | It shall be unlawful for any person fishing recreationally to harvest… |