Golden Tilefish in Virginia
golden tilefish under the 2026 Virginia rules.
- 8 a day (salt)bag
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What Virginia rules say about golden tilefish
Look to the Administrative Code's marine chapters for golden tilefish; the DWR freshwater table has no row for them. The VMRC section in force on November 6, 2026 says 8 per person a day (Virginia tidal waters).
No DWR record, stocking date or water page here is tied to it yet.
Virginia Administrative Code 4VAC20-1120-30 on law.lis.virginia.gov, as of November 6, 2026 (VMRC rules change by emergency order; check the VMRC regulations page before keeping fish).
golden tilefish under the Marine Resources Commission
| Area as written | Size | Per person | Season | Code section |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia tidal waters | not stated | 8 | not stated | 4VAC20-1120-30 |
Virginia Administrative Code 4VAC20-1120-30 on law.lis.virginia.gov, as of November 6, 2026 (VMRC rules change by emergency order; check the VMRC regulations page before keeping fish).
golden tilefish in the words of the Administrative Code
4VAC20-1120-30, Recreational harvest and possession limit.
“A. It shall be unlawful for any person fishing recreationally to possess or land more than eight golden tilefish in Virginia tidal waters. B. The recreational harvest, landing, and possession limit for blueline tilefish for any person fishing from a private or rental vessel shall be three fish. The recreational harvest, landing, and possession limit for blueline tilefish for any person fishing from a for-hire vessel that has been issued a valid federal Tilefish Charter/Party Permit but does not have a current U.S. Coast Guard certificate of inspection shall be five blueline tilefish per person per trip.”
Virginia Administrative Code 4VAC20-1120-30 on law.lis.virginia.gov, as of November 6, 2026 (VMRC rules change by emergency order; check the VMRC regulations page before keeping fish).
Other Virginia fish near golden tilefish
- Atlantic Croaker50 a day (salt)
- Atlantic Spadefish4 a day (salt)
- Black Drum1 a day (salt)
- Black Sea Bass15 a day (salt)
- Bluefish5 a day (salt)
- Blueline Tilefish3 a day (salt)
- Cobia1 a day (salt)
- Greater Amberjack2 a day (salt)
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Ridge-ringed reservoirs and creek bends near Golden Tilefish, photographed
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Old Dominion Golden Tilefish, asked at the ramp
What is the statewide golden tilefish creel in Virginia?
The marine code sets 8 per person a day (Virginia tidal waters) as of November 6, 2026.
Does DWR list a record golden tilefish?
The DWR freshwater record list as of 9-2-2025 has no entry for it.
Which Virginia pages here mention golden tilefish?
No Virginia lake page lists it at this point.
Where does the golden tilefish rule change in Virginia?
Exception lines do not name it; posted rules on a water still apply.
Were golden tilefish stocked in Virginia recently?
The schedule leaves it out.
Which Virginia license covers golden tilefish?
A Virginia saltwater license is $17.50 for residents and $25 for nonresidents 16 and older.
Which family do golden tilefish belong to in Virginia?
No scientific name was printed for it in the DWR data read here.
On which Virginia dates can golden tilefish be fished license-free?
Virginia DWR set Free Fishing Days for June 5–7, 2026: no freshwater fishing license needed, all other rules apply. Size and creel rules stay in force.
Pick a Virginia water for golden tilefish
Each water page lists its DWR ramps, piers and digest lines.