Species guide
How to catch Sailray
Rajella lintea
The Sailray is a benthic skate species known for its sharp nose and pale coloration. It inhabits deep, cold Atlantic waters and feeds on a variety of bottom-dwelling fish and crustaceans. This species can reach lengths up to 125 cm and is considered a game fish by anglers.
Where they live
Found in North Atlantic saltwaters from shallow depths around 150 m to deep waters exceeding 2000 m over sandy, muddy, and rocky seabeds. Prefers cold temperatures between 3.6°C and 6°C, often below 250 m depth.
Typical size
Up to about 125 cm
What they eat
- bottom-dwelling fish
- benthic crustaceans
- amphipods
- gammarids
- decapods
- squat lobsters
Best baits
- fresh fish strips
- shrimp
- crustacean bait
Best lures
- soft plastic bottom baits
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deep sea jigging
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