Free Printable Angler Fish Craft: Under the Sea Fun 🐟💡

🫧 Angler Fish Craft – Free Printable Art Activity

two paper craft angler fish

I am positive that I would not like to run into this toothy fish while swimming, but this brightly colored Free Printable Angler Fish Craft is super cute!

This paper craft is easy to make and is a fun activity for kids.

The project is perfect for an under the sea themed party, a classroom bulletin board addition, or just for fun at home.

Our free template provides all the pieces you need—simply print, cut, and assemble!

You can choose your own color combinations to make a wacky, wild, or even a realistic angler fish.

Download the template and start creating your own little cutey predator!

Coloring and Customization Ideas 🎨

One of the best parts of this paper craft is choosing your own color scheme.

The angler fish is known for its deep-sea bioluminescence, which gives you a great excuse to get creative!

Wacky vs. Realistic

Wacky Colors: Personally, I prefer wild and bright colors to transform this underwater predator into a cheerful companion.
Realistic Colors: For a more realistic deep-sea look, choose deep, dark colors like black, maroon, or navy blue for the main body and use a bright yellow or white for the lure (the light on its head).

Making a School of Fish

The free template allows you to make one fish or a whole school of them!

You will have extra teeth and eyes left over, so keep them handy for additional angler fish crafts.

Making a variety of fish in different color schemes creates a vibrant underwater display.

Assembly Tips and Materials ✂️

This is a straightforward cut-and-paste craft that requires only basic supplies.

Essential Supplies

Paper: Use construction paper or cardstock for sturdiness. The template is designed to be printed on 3 bright colors and 2 white sheets (for the eyes and teeth).
Glue: A regular glue stick or white school glue works perfectly for assembling the paper pieces.
Scissors: You will need a pair of scissors for cutting out the brightly colored fish parts, the eyes, and the teeth piece.

Displaying Your Craft

Once assembled, you can easily hang your angler fish on a string, mount it on a separate piece of cardstock to create a framed piece of art, or add it to a themed classroom bulletin board display.

🐟💡 Angler Fish Craft Checklist

🖌️ Materials

Printable Template: Free Angler Fish Template
Cardstock or Construction Paper (3 bright colors, 2 white)

🥄 Supplies

Scissors
Glue Stick or White Glue

📝 Instructions

Download and Print: Download the free angler fish template. Print the template using white paper for the teeth and eyes, and your choice of bright colors for the other three pages of fish parts.
Cut Pieces: Carefully cut out the brightly colored fish body parts, the two eyes, and the one teeth piece. (Keep the extra eyes and teeth for future fish!)
Assemble: Assemble your angler fish by layering the body pieces.
Glue: Glue the pieces together, ensuring the teeth and eyes are in place, and the light lure is attached to the top of the head.
Display: Mount the finished angler fish on another piece of cardstock or hang it on a wall or bulletin board. Happy Crafting!

Ready to Create Your Deep-Sea Creature? ⬇️

This easy printable craft is a fun, hands-on activity that brings the wonders of the under the sea world right into your home or classroom!

Will you choose bright colors to make a “wacky” fish, or will you choose dark colors for a realistic look?

Free Printable Angler Fish Craft: Under the Sea Fun 🐟💡

🫧 Angler Fish Craft – Free Printable Art Activity