Golden tilefish Regulations in Virginia (2026)

Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps

Recreational golden tilefish rules in Virginia saltwater, as published by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. Last checked November 7, 2026.

Bag limit

8 per person

Recreational Golden tilefish rules in Virginia

Where: All waters
Bag limit: A. It shall be unlawful for any person fishing recreationally to possess or land more than eight golden tilefish in Virginia tidal waters.

D. When fishing recreationally from any boat or vessel, where the entire catch is held in a common hold or container, the boat or vessel possession limit for any species described in subsection A or B of this section shall be equal to the sum of the personal possession limits, as described in subsection A or B of this section, of those persons on board legally eligible to fish.

Show 1 commercial rule

Where: Ocean
Bag limit: Possess aboard any vessel in Virginia waters any amount of tilefish species in excess of 500 pounds whole weight or 455 pounds gutted weight, except as described in subdivision 2 of this subsection.

Possess aboard any vessel any amount of golden tilefish during any in-season closure announced by the National Marine Fisheries Service.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person to transfer at sea to another person or vessel any harvest of tilefish or grouper.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person fishing recreationally to possess or land more than eight golden tilefish in Virginia tidal waters..

Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission. Most anglers need a Virginia saltwater license or registry: get one here.