Species guide

How to catch Myers' icefish

Chionodraco myersi

Stylized 2D illustration of Myers' icefish
saltwaterChannichthyidae

Myers' icefish is a cold-water species known for its elongated body and adaptation to deep Antarctic waters. It primarily feeds on small fish and krill, playing an important role in its ecosystem. This species is not targeted as game fish due to its size and habitat.

Where they live

Found in cold saltwater regions of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, typically between 200 and 800 meters depth. Prefers deep Antarctic waters where it hunts smaller fish and krill.

Typical size

Up to about 39 cm

What they eat

  • small fish such as Pleuragramma antarcticum
  • krill species including Euphausia crystallorophias and Euphausia superba

Best baits

  • small fish bait
  • shrimp or krill imitations

Best lures

  • soft plastic lures mimicking small fish or krill
  • jigs

How to fish for them

  • deep water jigging
  • bait fishing on bottom rigs

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