Golden Tilefish - Bottom Fishing South Florida

Key Points of Video

• Golden Tilefish Names: Golden bass, golden snapper, great northern tilefish, rainbow tilefish.
• Distribution: Gulf of Mexico and Mid-Atlantic.
• Habitat: Upper reaches of the continental slope in warmer waters.
• Fishing Method: Deep dropping or bottom fishing.
• Size: Up to 4 feet and 80 pounds, but 5-10 pounds are average. Larger sizes in South Florida.
• Location Specifics: In Miami, found in 600-800 feet of water with soft mud bottoms.
• Fishing Tips: Use depth sounder, recognize good bottom, bait presentation.
• Bait: Bonito, tuna, squid, mackerel, barracuda.
• Challenges: Dealing with the Gulf Stream current.
• Taste: Comparable to lobster or crab due to diet of crustaceans.
• Season: Check with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.