Species guide
How to catch Pacific thread herring
Opisthonema libertate
saltwaterDorosomatidae
The Pacific thread herring is a common and abundant small fish found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It has an elongated body and feeds selectively on plankton. This species can grow up to 30 cm in length and inhabits waters down to 70 meters deep.
Where they live
Found abundantly in the eastern Pacific Ocean, inhabiting saltwater environments down to 70 meters in depth.
Typical size
Up to about 30 cm
What they eat
- plankton
- small shrimp
- pteropods
- siphonophores
- marine microalgae
Best baits
- plankton substitutes
- small shrimp imitation baits
Best lures
- small shiny spoons
- micro jigs
- small soft plastics
How to fish for them
- light spinning gear
- float fishing with small baits
- cast micro lures near schools
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