Species guide
How to catch White skate
Rostroraja alba
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#0700SaltwaterGame FishSaltwaterAtlanticIndian OceanMediterranean
The white skate is a large ray found mainly in deeper marine waters. It has a distinctive bottlenose appearance and inhabits the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea. It is a game fish valued for its size and unique shape.
Where they live
Found in saltwater at depths ranging from 30 to 600 meters across the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean regions. Prefers deeper waters but can be found on continental shelves.
Typical size
Up to about 230 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- round herring
- sardines
- jack mackerel
- cutlassfish
Best baits
- squid strips
- small fish chunks
- shrimp
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deep sea angling
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