Species guide
How to catch Sharpnose stingray
Maculabatis gerrardi
brackishsaltwatergame fishDasyatidae
The sharpnose stingray is a bottom-dwelling ray found mainly on sandy and muddy continental shelves. It inhabits coral reef areas and feeds on crustaceans. It is a prized catch for anglers targeting diverse marine species.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater habitats across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, mostly on inner continental shelves over sandy and mud bottoms near coral reefs, at depths up to 50 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 200 cm
What they eat
- shrimp
- crabs
- small lobsters
Best baits
- shrimp bait
- crab meat
- cut bait
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- paddle tail swimbaits
- sinkers with bait rigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- bait fishing
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