Blueline Tilefish Catch Limits Slashed for Northeast Fishermen in 2025
Published Date: 7/11/2025
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Fishermen catching blueline tilefish north of the Virginia/North Carolina border will now have to bring in less fish per trip for the rest of 2025. This change helps protect the blueline tilefish population and keeps the fishing quota from running out too fast. If you’re in the commercial blueline tilefish business, plan for smaller hauls and smarter fishing this year!
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Reduced Blueline Tilefish Haul Limits
If you commercially fish blueline tilefish north of the Virginia/North Carolina border, the per-trip commercial possession limit has been reduced for the remainder of the 2025 fishing year. This change is intended to prevent over-harvest of the commercial quota and means commercial operators should expect smaller hauls per trip for the rest of 2025.
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