Species guide
How to catch Long snouted lancetfish
Alepisaurus ferox
The Long snouted lancetfish is a swift, elongated predator known for its striking appearance and deep-sea hunting abilities. It mainly inhabits tropical and subtropical waters but can migrate to subarctic regions during feeding. This fish is not typically sought after by anglers due to its deep-water habitat and unique lifestyle.
Where they live
Found in tropical to subarctic epipelagic and mesopelagic zones of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, from near surface waters down to 1,830 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 215 cm
What they eat
- large squid species
- cephalopods
- small fish
Best baits
- squid strips
- cut bait
Best lures
- deep diving lures
- jigs
How to fish for them
- deep sea jigging
- vertical drop baiting
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