Species guide
How to catch Grey tilefish
Caulolatilus microps
saltwatergame fishLatilidae
The Grey tilefish is a robust saltwater species found in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. It inhabits deep waters over mud and rubble bottoms, where it hunts benthic invertebrates and fish. This species can grow up to 90 cm in length and is valued as a game fish.
Where they live
Lives on mud and rubble bottoms in depths from 30 to over 200 meters, mainly between 75 and 200 meters. Found in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico regions around North America.
Typical size
Up to about 90 cm
What they eat
- crustaceans
- mollusks
- polychaete worms
- brittle stars
- small fishes
Best baits
- crabs
- shrimp
- squid strips
- cut bait
Best lures
- deep-diving jigs
- soft plastic baits
- heavy metal spoons
- bottom rigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deep jigging
- drift fishing over rubble and mud bottoms
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