Species guide
How to catch Southern stingray
Hypanus americanus
brackishsaltwatergame fishDasyatidae
The Southern stingray is a common coastal species known for its flat, disc-like body and long tail. It often buries itself in sand during the day and actively forages at night. These rays can be found alone or in groups around sandy bottoms and seagrass habitats.
Where they live
Inhabits shallow waters up to about 50 meters deep, favoring sandy bottoms, seagrass beds, lagoons, and reef edges in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico regions.
Typical size
Up to about 200 cm
What they eat
- small fish such as gobies and wrasses
- scorpionfish
- surgeonfish
- small crustaceans
- burrowing creatures like amphipods
Best baits
- shrimp
- small fish chunks
- crabs
Best lures
- soft plastic baits
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- using baited hooks
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