The largest golden tilefish stock occurs in the Mid-Atlantic followed by the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico respectively and as such, the majority of the US catch occurs in this region. Implemented in , the FMP and its subsequent amendments establish:. According to a stock assessment the Mid-Atlantic golden tilefish population is above target population and the stock, which was once declared overfished in , is rebuilt. Management measure in place by the FMP are considered highly effective and according to the latest stock assessment golden tilefish in the Mid-Atlantic region are not overfished nor experiencing overfishing.
The FMP and its subsequent amendments are responsible for the management of the multispecies grouper snapper complex covering over 50 different South Atlantic species. Among measures the plan addresses are:. While current fishing rates for golden tilefish in the South Atlantic are considered to be too high, a stock assessment concluded the stock is above target populations and is not overfished.
The FMP and its amendments establish: annual catch limits, an individual fishing quota IFQ program implemented in , and longline gear restrictions — limiting the areas and depths longline gear can be deployed.
Golden tilefish account for 80 percent of the total tilefish landings in the US Gulf of Mexico. The fishery is considered well managed and a stock assessment indicated that the stock is above target populations and is not overfished.
Tilefish aka "Clown of the Sea" are a long-lived and slow growing deep-water fish. Golden tilefish tend to be larger and live longer than other tilefish. Factors that include a narrow geographical range and susceptibility to physical changes in the environment make golden tilefish vulnerable to fishing pressure. The South Atlantic stocks are above target population levels, and the stock in the Gulf of Mexico is considered stable.
In , Mid-Atlantic golden tilefish were declared overfished but have since shown signs of recovery. Small longline fisheries in Mid-Atlantic and Southern New England mainly catch golden tilefish, although some are also caught using otter trawls.
Bottom longlines can do moderate damage to the seafloor when they come in contact with it, but that gear tends to be restricted to deeper waters in South Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico.
Several silty, clay habitats where golden tilefish are typically found have become protected from fishing. Since golden tilefish tend to be targeted selectively by longline fishermen, there is low bycatch as a result. Bycatch can include deep-water snapper and grouper. Some people compare the taste of tilefish to that of lobster or crab. Indeed, much of the diet of tilefish consists of deep water crabs and other crustaceans.
They live in burrows on muddy bottoms, and in small cave like structures. Even though sunlight barely penetrates the depths at which golden tilefish swim, they only feed during daylight hours, and then usually between 10am — 3pm, and their movements are very slow and methodical.
Rather, they live in groups, with sometimes only just a few fish. Anglers fishing for tilefish catch only a handful of other species at these same depths.
Most commonly a few different species of grouper. Snowy grouper to be precise, to which tilefish has a similar taste and texture. Byrd says you can catch tilefish in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Venice year round, but admits winter and spring are the best times to target the species. Wells says success is less about hitting specific spots, and more about fishing in the right kinds of bottoms.
Strong rods and durable reels are a must for fishing in deep water, and the MGFC always fishes with Seaguar fluorocarbon. As mentioned above, golden tilefish make excellent table fare.
So, … how exactly should you cook it? Tilefish taste great baked, broiled, and grilled though, their flake is delicate so be careful. We also like to marinate them whole, in steaks or in chunks, and a friend of ours who spends too much time in his kitchen is known to take left overs and make a mock court-bouillon. Six species occur along the Atlantic coast of the United States.
Two species, the golden tilefish Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps and the blueline or gray tilefish Caulolatilus microps , are fairly plentiful in Florida waters. The golden tilefish is the most colorful fish with a blue-green back that fades to a pearly white belly. It is touched with red and blue iridescence, highlighted by irregular yellow-gold spots and ocean-blue under the eyes. Combined with these colorful markings is the adipose flag or crest on the head.
The blueline tilefish is similar in taste to the golden tilefish, but it is not as colorful and lacks the adipose flag. Along the southeastern coast and in the Gulf, tilefish live in burrows and sometimes congregate in pods or small groups at depths ranging from to more than 1, feet.
As tilefish become larger they tend to live at greater depths. Tilefish do not school, but group in clusters near the heads and sides of submarine canyons along the outer continental shelf. Add fillets and cook minutes to brown the first side, then flip each fillet and spoon the butter over each piece. Cover pan lightly for about 1 minute. Remove cover then spoon butter over each fillet. Keep spooning minutes depending on thickness of your fillets until they achieve a roasted look.
Note: you may have to tip the pan to fill your spoon with butter each time. Turn off heat and remove from pan.
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