Species guide
How to catch Antarctic silverfish
Pleuragramma antarcticum
The Antarctic silverfish is a key species in the Southern Ocean ecosystem, serving as an important prey item for many predators. Juveniles live near the surface, often alongside swarms of Antarctic krill, while adults move to deeper waters. This small, fusiform fish reaches up to about 27 cm in length.
Where they live
Found in cold southern ocean waters, juveniles stay near the surface with krill swarms, adults inhabit depths up to 1000 meters. Distributed across southern parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
Typical size
Up to about 27 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- krill
- ostracods
- small crustaceans
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- shrimp
- krill
Best lures
- small soft plastics
- tiny jigs
- small spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- light tackle fishing near surface
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