Blueline Tilefish have brown-gray backs, with a lighter belly. They also have narrow gold and blue stripes that run from the eye to the mouth. Their eyes are gold colored.
Diet: bottom creatures, such as crabs, shrimps, sea snails, marine worms, and small fishes
Habitat & Range
The Blueline Tilefish is a bottom dweller found in water ranging from 250 to 800 feet deep. Blueline Tilefish prefer irregular bottom with sand, mud, and shell. They feed on bottom creatures, such as crabs, shrimps, sea snails, marine worms, and small fishes.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Blueline Tilefish are caught on bottom rigs baited with cut pieces of fish or strips of squid. Because of the great depth of water, five-pound weights are often used on the bottom rigs.
