Fishing for blueline tilefish is now illegal for the rest of 2025

Federal regulators have closed the commercial blueline tilefish fishery in the Northeastern United States for the remainder of 2025. This means commercial permit holders cannot catch, possess, or land these fish until the next fishing year begins.

This is a routine closure. Regulators set a catch limit for the year, and once that limit is reached, the fishery closes to prevent overfishing. It ensures the fish population can recover and remain stable for future years.