Species guide
How to catch Japanese eagle ray
Myliobatis tobijei
saltwatergame fishMyliobatidae
The Japanese eagle ray is a striking ray species found mainly around Japan and the East China Sea. It has a broad, kite-shaped body and is a carnivorous predator of bottom-dwelling animals. This ray can grow up to 1.5 meters long and inhabits waters from the shore down to depths of around 220 meters.
Where they live
Occurs in saltwater from shallow intertidal zones down to 220 meters, favoring sandy areas near rocky regions in the Pacific seas around Japan and East China.
Typical size
Up to about 150 cm
What they eat
- benthic animals
- small marine invertebrates
Best baits
- shrimp
- squid pieces
- small fish chunks
Best lures
- bottom rigs
- soft plastic baits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
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