Species guide
How to catch Sladen's hatchet fish
Argyropelecus sladeni
Sladen's hatchet fish is a small, deep-bodied species known for its silvery, reflective appearance. It inhabits deep ocean waters across multiple oceans and feeds selectively on plankton. This species is not targeted as a game fish due to its small size and deepwater habitat.
Where they live
Found in deep saltwater environments from the surface down to nearly 3,000 meters, Sladen's hatchet fish ranges across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans near North America. It favors deep ocean zones with relatively low light.
Typical size
Up to about 8 cm
What they eat
- planktonic crustaceans
- small copepods
- tiny shrimp-like organisms
Best baits
- small plankton imitations
- tiny crustacean baits
Best lures
- micro jigs
- small reflective lures
How to fish for them
- deep sea jigging
- plankton imitation trolling
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