Common stingray
Dasyatis pastinaca
How to catch it
METHODS
Surfcasting Bottom fishing
NATURAL BAITS
Ragworm Peeler crab Mackerel strip Fish strip Squid Cuttlefish
BEST TIMES
Afternoon Dusk Night
Caution: the common stingray carries a serrated, venomous spine in its tail. Wear thick gardening gloves and keep clear of the tail when handling it; if you are stung, immerse the wound in water as hot as you can bear (heat breaks down the venom and eases the pain) and seek medical advice, as fragments of the spine can stay in the wound. Because the species is rare, almost all anglers return their stingrays. The season is late spring and summer, when the sea is warmest, and clear, warm, settled spells bring them within range of the shore. A single-hook clipped-down rig with a strong 1/0–3/0 hook is enough; vary your casting distance, as they can be well out or surprisingly close in.
Source: British Sea Fishing
Regulations
No verified regulation record has been entered for this species yet. Check the current official rules for your area before fishing.
Regulation information is not legal advice. Rules vary by country, region and season; every record shows its source and last verification date. Always check the current official regulations yourself.