Species guide

How to catch Bluenose warehou

Hyperoglyphe antarctica

Stylized 2D illustration of Bluenose warehou
saltwaterCentrolophidae

The bluenose warehou is a large, cold-water fish found mainly near the seafloor and known for moving upwards at night to hunt. It features a fusiform body and favors rough terrains like canyons and drop-offs. Juveniles often stay near the surface and may gather around floating debris.

Where they live

Bluenose warehou occur in cold saltwater regions across the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Ocean, and near Africa, typically between 40 and 1500 meters depth over rough ground and canyon edges.

Typical size

Up to about 140 cm

What they eat

  • small fish
  • bioluminescent fish
  • pelagic planktonic animals
  • macrofauna

Best baits

  • small fish baits
  • squid strips
  • cut bait

Best lures

  • jigs
  • soft plastic lures
  • deep-diving lures

How to fish for them

  • deep bottom fishing
  • jigging
  • drift fishing

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