Lures for Queenfish A number of stickbaits and jerkbaits, like as the sinking Sebile Stick Shadd, are ideal mid-water choices, as are a range of metal and plastic jigs. The most effective lures for catching the most queenfish are probably going to be those that fall into one of these categories. The key to successfully fishing for queenfish is being able to find them. This fish tends to stay deep in 20 to 150 feet of water depending on conditions. They will usually feed near the bottom so you need to find areas with strong currents and lots of structure where they can hide. When fishing for queenfish it is important to understand their feeding habits. These fish tend to feed during the day but will also take prey items at night. This means you want to find an area with activity around dawn and dusk when the fish will be feeding hardest. Queenfish can be very aggressive so it is important to use caution when fighting them. If someone gets hurt while fishing for queenfish then stop immediately! Fish contain powerful jaws and deadly teeth, and even though they may look cute and harmless, they can still cause serious injury or death if handled incorrectly. There are a variety of different ways to catch queenfish.