Species guide
How to catch Long-fingered icefish
Pagetodes antarcticus
saltwaterChannichthyidae
The long-fingered icefish is a saltwater species found in cold ocean waters. It has an elongated body and feeds on smaller fishes and krill. This species is not typically targeted by anglers due to its habitat and size.
Where they live
Inhabits cold saltwater regions of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, ranging from 90 to 600 meters deep. Prefers deep ocean environments where it preys on fishes and krill.
Typical size
Up to about 49 cm
What they eat
- small fishes
- krill
- Euphausia superba
- Thysanoessa macrura
Best baits
- small fish bait
- krill imitation bait
- shrimp bait
Best lures
- small fish imitating lures
- soft plastic lures
How to fish for them
- deep-water jigging
- bottom fishing
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