Species guide

How to catch Diamond stingray

Hypanus dipterurus

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Stylized 2D illustration of Diamond stingray
#0929SaltwaterGame FishSaltwaterNorth AmericaPacific

The diamond stingray is a benthic predator known for its distinctive shape and diamond-like outline. It inhabits sandy bottoms and kelp bed areas, hunting for crabs and mollusks. This species can grow up to 167 cm in length and is found primarily in Pacific coastal waters.

Where they live

Found in sandy and rocky areas around kelp beds from shallow waters down to 355 meters in the Pacific Ocean near North America.

Typical size

Up to about 167 cm

What they eat

  • crabs
  • mollusks
  • mobile invertebrates

Best baits

  • crabs
  • shrimp
  • mollusk chunks

Best lures

  • soft plastic shrimp imitations
  • jigs
  • bottom bouncers

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • drift fishing
  • bait fishing with natural bait

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