Blueline Tilefish
Caulolatilus microps
Also called blueline, gray tilefish, tilefish
A deep-water species found in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic, known for its excellent eating quality and distinctive elongated body shape.
Blueline Tilefish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Caulolatilus microps
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 1-5 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Bottom
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Gray tilefish inhabit deep waters typically between 240-1,200 feet over muddy or sandy bottoms. Anglers target them using heavy tackle with cut bait or squid, often while deep dropping for other species like snapper and grouper.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a blueline 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™ worksBlueline Tilefish questions people ask
Blueline Tilefish is Caulolatilus microps. Anglers also call it blueline, gray tilefish, tilefish.
A typical blueline tilefish runs 12-24 inches, 1-5 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every blueline tilefish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Gray tilefish inhabit deep waters typically between 240-1,200 feet over muddy or sandy bottoms. Anglers target them using heavy tackle with cut bait or squid, often while deep dropping for other species like snapper and grouper. It is a salt water species, filed under bottom 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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