Blackline Tilefish
Caulolatilus cyanops
A deep-water fish with a distinctive black lateral line and bluish coloration around the head and fins. They are excellent table fare and popular among deep-water anglers.
Blackline Tilefish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Caulolatilus cyanops
- Typical size
- 14-24 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Found in deep waters from 240 to 1,500 feet over sandy and muddy bottoms along the continental shelf. Anglers target them with heavy tackle using bottom rigs baited with squid, cut fish, or shrimp while anchored or drifting over productive bottom structure.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a blackline tilefish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBlackline Tilefish questions people ask
Blackline Tilefish is Caulolatilus cyanops.
A typical blackline tilefish runs 14-24 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every blackline tilefish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in deep waters from 240 to 1,500 feet over sandy and muddy bottoms along the continental shelf. Anglers target them with heavy tackle using bottom rigs baited with squid, cut fish, or shrimp while anchored or drifting over productive bottom structure. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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