SlotGaugeCheck a catchBlueline Tilefish regulations in Virginia
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Blueline Tilefish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 3.
Blueline Tilefish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia marine waters | May 15 – November 15 | No size limit | 3 per person on a private vessel; 5 on an uninspected for-hire vessel; 7 on an inspected for-hire vessel |
Exact Virginia Marine Resources Commission wording
- Season
- May 15 through November 15
- Size
- Minimum Size Limit: None
- Limit
- 3 per person on a recreational vessel; 5 per person on a USCG uninspected for-hire vessel; 7 per person on a USCG inspected for-hire vessel
- statewide — as printed
- “TILEFISH, BLUELINE Minimum Size Limit: None Season: May 15 through November 15 … Three (3) fish per person on a recreational vessel; five (5) fish per person on a USCG uninspected for-hire vessel; seven (7) fish per person on a USCG inspected for hire vessel.”
Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, captured 2026-09-21 (2026 season).
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About the blueline tilefish
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Blueline Tilefish in Virginia?
No size limit in Virginia state waters.
How many Blueline Tilefish can you keep per day in Virginia?
3 per person on a private vessel; 5 on an uninspected for-hire vessel; 7 on an inspected for-hire vessel.
When is Blueline Tilefish season in Virginia?
May 15 – November 15.
Is my Blueline Tilefish a keeper today?
Blueline Tilefish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 3.