Species guide
How to catch Jonah's icefish
Neopagetopsis ionah
saltwaterChannichthyidae
Jonah's icefish is a saltwater species known for its elongated body shape. It inhabits cold waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, feeding mainly on fishes and krill. This species reaches up to 56 cm in length and is not considered a game fish.
Where they live
Found at depths ranging from 20 to 900 meters in Atlantic and Pacific saltwaters. Prefers cold environments and hunts primarily fish and krill.
Typical size
Up to about 56 cm
What they eat
- small fishes
- krill species such as Euphausia superba and Thysanoessa macrura
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- shrimp
- krill imitation baits
Best lures
- soft plastic swimbaits
- small fish-imitating jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deep water jigging
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