The Sea Raven has a large head with numerous fleshy tabs and a large mouth with many sharp teeth. Sea Raven s vary in color from reddish brown to dark brown, with numerous darker blotches on its back, and a pale yellow-brown belly. The upper body has a sandpaper-like texture, and the first dorsal fin is ragged looking.
Diet: crabs, shrimps, lobsters, squids, fishes, sand dollars, sea urchins, and starfishes
Habitat & Range
The Sea Raven prefers structured bottoms and is often associated with wrecks and artificial reefs at depths of 200 to 300 feet; though they can sometimes be found in water as shallow as 50 feet. They feed on crabs, shrimps, lobsters, squids, fishes, sand dollars, sea urchins, and starfishes.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Sea Raven s are usually caught accidentally by anglers fishing for other species. There is hardly any bait a Sea Raven won't bite. They can be caught with strips of squid, cut pieces of fish, clams, and pieces of crabs on bottom rigs.
