Species guide

How to catch Brown ray

Raja miraletus

Stylized 2D illustration of Brown ray
brackishsaltwatergame fishRajidae

The Brown ray is a medium-sized skate known for inhabiting soft-bottom areas of continental shelves and upper slopes. It is a predator feeding on a variety of fish, squids, and bottom-dwelling animals. Anglers value it as a game fish for its unique appearance and habitat.

Where they live

Lives over soft sediment bottoms on continental shelves and upper slopes at depths between 17 and 300 meters, occasionally found down to 462 meters in some regions. Found in brackish and saltwater environments across the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean.

Typical size

Up to about 63 cm

What they eat

  • small fish
  • squids
  • benthic animals
  • fish offal

Best baits

  • fish chunks
  • squid pieces
  • natural bait from the sea floor

Best lures

  • bottom rigged lures
  • soft plastic baits

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • drift fishing
  • bait fishing from shore or boat

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