Species guide
How to catch Sablefish
Anoplopoma fimbria
saltwatergame fishAnoplopomatidae
Sablefish, also known as black cod, are deepwater predators found mainly in the Pacific Ocean. They have a fusiform body and can reach up to 120 cm in length. Juveniles live near the surface, while adults inhabit depths between 305 and 2740 meters.
Where they live
Sablefish are found in deep Pacific Ocean waters off North America, typically on muddy bottoms from 305 to 2740 meters deep. Juveniles live nearshore and surface waters, sometimes migrating long distances.
Typical size
Up to about 120 cm
What they eat
- small fishes
- crustaceans
- worms
- squid
Best baits
- squid strips
- small fish chunks
- crustacean pieces
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- deepwater metal jigs
- squid-imitating lures
How to fish for them
- deepwater jigging
- bottom fishing
- trolling near bottom
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