Scientific Name
Caulolatilus chrysops
Stock Status
Overfishing – No
Overfished – Unknown
Stock Assessment
Recreational Regulations
Federal Regulations
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Open year-round
- 20 Bag Limit
- 20 Aggregate Limit
- Minimum Size: None
Gear Description: Non-stainless steel circle hooks are required when fishing with natural baits. At least one dehooking device is required and must be used to remove hooks.
Notes: No minimum size limit.
Anglers required to have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use when fishing for reef fish species in Gulf of Mexico federal waters. For more information, see NOAA Descend Act.
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Commercial Regulations
Harvest Limits
| Combined Stock ACL for goldface tilefish, blueline tilefish, and golden tilefish – 608,000 pounds |
| Commercial Stock ACL for goldface tilefish, blueline tilefish, and golden tilefish – 606,000 pounds |
| Commercial Stock ACT for goldface tilefish, blueline tilefish, and golden tilefish – 582,000 pounds |