Species guide
How to catch Crowned rockcod
Trematomus scotti
saltwaterNototheniidae
The crowned rockcod is a small, fusiform fish found in cold southern ocean waters. It is known as Blackfin notothen and inhabits depths from 20 to nearly 800 meters. This species feeds on various small crustaceans and plankton.
Where they live
Found in cold saltwater regions of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Inhabits depths ranging from 20 to 793 meters, living primarily in deep and cold marine environments.
Typical size
Up to about 25 cm
What they eat
- small fish (such as Pleuragramma antarcticum)
- calanoid copepods
- planktonic crustaceans
- krill
- larvaceans
- sea snails
- euphausiid eggs
Best baits
- small shrimp or krill
- plankton-like bait
Best lures
- small soft plastics
- plumage jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
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