Species guide
How to catch Scaly rockcod
Trematomus loennbergii
saltwaterNototheniidae
The Scaly rockcod is a deepwater fish found mainly beyond 300 meters depth. It has a fusiform body and grows up to 30 cm in length. This species feeds primarily on amphipods, polychaetes, and small fishes in the cold oceans.
Where they live
Inhabits saltwater regions of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, commonly found below 300 meters depth down to nearly 1200 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 30 cm
What they eat
- amphipods
- polychaete worms
- small fishes
- isopods
- crustaceans
Best baits
- small shrimp
- pieces of fish
- marine worms
Best lures
- small soft plastic grub
- jigging lure
- small metal jig
How to fish for them
- deepwater jigging
- bottom fishing
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