Species guide
How to catch Southern blue whiting
Micromesistius australis
saltwaterGadidae
Southern blue whiting is an elongated saltwater fish found in southern Atlantic and Pacific waters. It preys on various small squids, krill, and fish at mid to deep depths. Though not typically targeted as a game fish, it supports important commercial fisheries.
Where they live
Found in deep cold waters of the southern Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, typically between 50 and 900 meters depth. Prefers offshore continental shelf and slope environments.
Typical size
Up to about 90 cm
What they eat
- small squid
- krill
- small fish
- macrofauna
Best baits
- small squid pieces
- fish chunks
- krill imitations
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic lures
- deep-water jigs
How to fish for them
- deep jigging
- bottom fishing
- trolling at depth
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