Species guide
How to catch Patchwork lampfish
Notoscopelus resplendens
saltwaterMyctophidae
The Patchwork lampfish is a small deep-sea fish known for its elongated body and bioluminescent features. It inhabits ocean depths ranging from near the surface at night to deep mesopelagic zones during the day. This species feeds selectively on plankton and small crustaceans in open ocean waters.
Where they live
Found in high-oceanic waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, ranging from the surface at night to depths of over 2,000 meters during the day.
Typical size
Up to about 10 cm
What they eat
- small planktonic crustaceans
- polychaete worms
- copepods
- krill
Best baits
- small plankton-like bait
- tiny shrimp imitations
- micro baitfish
Best lures
- small flashy lures
- jigs mimicking plankton
- light-attracting soft plastics
How to fish for them
- deep-water jigging
- light attraction fishing
- slow trolling small lures
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