Atlantic Stingray(Dasyatis sabina)
Quick Facts
- Size Range: Up to 24 inches and 10 pounds
- Native Species?: Yes
- Food Value: Not commonly eaten
A brownish to reddish tan ray with a slightly elongated nose, these common stingrays carry the defensive barb at the base of the tail.
A very common ray that is found from Maryland to Mexico where they inhabit coastal waters including brackish and limited freshwater systems.
Atlantic stingrays are commonly caught while fishing any type of natural bait on the bottom where they spend almost all of their time. They root in the bottom in search of food items and prey.
Atlantic Stingray Rules and Regulations
| Size Limit : | No size limit |
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Related Fishing Methods
Bottom Fishing
Bottom fishing is normally about fishing bottom structures in order to target benthic or bottom dwelling fish. There are a wide variety of techniques, but the common element is the targeting of species who dwell around or hide in natural and man-made structures. Fish like grouper, snapper, amberjack and catfish would be considered bottom fish. It is very popular amongst anglers and success is often determined by the fishermen's ability to crank a fish away from the structure before the fish can duck into it and cut the line. Anchoring or drifting the boat over the structure is key to having success. There are many versions, and many of the bottom fish are prized eating.
