Southern Stingray

DE Southern Stingray Fishing Guide

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Southern Stingray s have flat, diamond-shaped bodies with a long tail armed with a venomous, barbed spine. They are gray to dark brown in color, with pale bellies.

Diet: fishes, shrimps, and crabs

Habitat & Range

Southern Stingray s prefer shallow coastal or estuarine habitats with sand/silt bottoms. They feed on fishes, shrimps, and crabs.

Where to Fishing

Atlantic Ocean

Frequently Asked Questions

Fishing Tips

Often despised by fisherman, Southern Stingray s are usually caught accidentally by anglers fishing for other species. It will readily take baits such as squid strips, cut pieces of fish, or pieces of peeler crabs.

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