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Species guide

How to catch Big skate

Beringraja binoculata

Stylized 2D illustration of Big skate
saltwaterRajidae

The Big skate is a large, flat-bodied fish found along the Pacific coast of North America. It is a predator that hunts fish and crustaceans on the ocean floor. Despite its size, it is not typically sought after as a game fish.

Where they live

Big skates inhabit saltwater environments from shallow waters around 3 meters deep to depths of 800 meters along the Pacific coast of North America. They are commonly found on the ocean floor in these regions.

Typical size

Up to about 244 cm

What they eat

  • fish
  • crustaceans

Best baits

  • pieces of fish
  • shrimp
  • crustacean bait

Best lures

  • bottom rigs
  • jigs

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • drifting with bait near the sea floor

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