Tilefish in Louisiana
Where tilefish live in Louisiana, with the rules.
- 20 a daylimit
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A Louisiana card for tilefish
For 2026 the Louisiana saltwater table names tilefish in the row “Tilefish (goldface and blueline)”. Read it as 20 daily per person in aggregate, open open year-round in state waters.
Neither LOWA nor a water page here lists it so far.
tilefish in the 2026 Louisiana tables
| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilefish (goldface and blueline) | Louisiana state waters | 20 daily per person in aggregate | Open year-round in state waters |
Possession: Same as daily bag limit unless otherwise noted (pamphlet p.28)
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), page 30 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF saltwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
What the bayous and lakes near Tilefish look like
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Quick Louisiana answers on tilefish
What does LDWF allow for tilefish each day?
Bag and size: 20 daily per person in aggregate. Season: open year-round in state waters.
When was the Louisiana tilefish record set?
LOWA lists no entry for it.
What Louisiana water is a good bet for tilefish?
None of the water pages name it so far.
Do Louisiana hatcheries raise tilefish?
No hatchery release of it is on file.
Where is the tilefish limit different in Louisiana?
None of the exceptions mention it.
Is tilefish open all year in Louisiana?
The row prints Open year-round in state waters.
Is a basic license enough for tilefish?
South of the LDWF saltwater line an angler 18 or older carries a Basic Fishing License plus a Saltwater License: $17 and $15 for residents, $68 and $60 for nonresidents.
Where do I send a Louisiana tilefish record?
Send it to the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association, which uses LDWF biologists to confirm species.
Pick Louisiana water for tilefish
Each water above has launches and limits on its own page.