Great Northern Tilefish Archives

Fish Facts: Great Northern Tilefish

November 2, 2022October 31, 2022 by Vanessa Alimo

Great northern tilefish – Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps: Occur from Nova Scotia to southern Florida and the Gulf of Mexico and possible the northern coast of South America. Usually tilefish are found in fairly deep waters around 500 ft or more, usually over mud or sand bottom and occasionally over rough bottom. They feed mainly on shrimp … Read more

Fish Facts: Great Northern Tilefish – Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps

October 28, 2022 by Vanessa Alimo

Despite the name, “northern” this species of tilefish range south all the way to Northern coast of South America. But true to the name they also range as far North as Nova Scotia. Still despite the huge range they are relatively unknown and rarely caught by recreational fisherman. This is because they are normally found … Read more