Species guide
How to catch Blackfin icefish
Chaenocephalus aceratus
saltwaterChannichthyidae
Blackfin icefish are elongated predators living in cold southern oceans. They prey on various small fish and macrofauna. Not typically sought after by anglers, they are fascinating for their unique icefish family lineage.
Where they live
Found in cold saltwater environments of the Atlantic Ocean, from shallow depths around 5 meters down to 770 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 72 cm
What they eat
- small fish like Electrona and Gymnoscopelus species
- shrimp
- krill
- brittle stars
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- shrimp
Best lures
- soft plastic lures mimicking small fish or shrimp
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
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