Fishing for Great northern tilefish

Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps

The great northern tilefish is a vibrant marine species known for its elongated body and iridescent scales. It inhabits deep waters along the Atlantic coast, dwelling in burrows on sandy or muddy sea floors. Typically reaching lengths of 24-38 inches and weighing 15-25 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans and mollusks. Tilefish are solitary and exhibit territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Endangered

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Great northern tilefish

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Great northern tilefish.

Fishbrain

Stop guessing and start catching

Find out what lures to use, download the Fishbrain app!

Recently caught Great northern tilefish

recently logged catches

Great northern tilefish

Juno Ledge

length · weight

recently logged catches

Great northern tilefish

length · weight

recently logged catches

Great northern tilefish

Bahía Manuel Antonio

length · weight

recently logged catches

Great northern tilefish

length · weight

recently logged catches

Great northern tilefish

Gulf of America

length · weight

recently logged catches

Great northern tilefish

20 in · 4 lb

recently logged catches

Great northern tilefish

length · weight

recently logged catches

Great northern tilefish

Cape May

length · weight

recently logged catches

Great northern tilefish

Monroe County Coast

25 in · 7 lb

recently logged catches

Great northern tilefish

length · weight

Fishbrain

More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Scan the QR code to download the app!

App Section

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available