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Bottlenosed skate

Bottlenosed skate

Rostroraja alba

Family
Rajidae
Max Length
230 cm
Max Weight
97 kg
IUCN Status
EN
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
1

Overview

The bottlenose skate, spearnose skate, or white skate is a species of skate in the family Rajidae. It is a benthic fish native to the coastal eastern Atlantic Ocean. Due to overfishing, it has been depleted or extirpated in many parts of its former range in the northeastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea, and is now endangered.

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Sand eels

    Highly effective, especially when fresh.

  • Squid

    A very common and reliable bait.

  • Mackerel

    Oily and pungent, attracting skates.

  • Herring

    Another oily fish, good for scent.

  • Lugworms

    Works well on sandy bottoms.

Artificial Lures

  • Savage Gear Cutbait HerringSoft Plastic

    Mimics injured baitfish effectively.

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  • Storm Wildeye Swim ShadSoft Plastic

    Versatile for different depths.

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  • Daiwa Saltiga Slider JigJig

    Ideal for vertical jigging.

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  • Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LCCrankbait

    Good for covering water quickly.

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  • Spro Bucktail JigJig

    Classic jig design that produces well.

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Techniques

When targeting Bottlenosed skate, use a long trace of around 3-5 feet to allow the bait to sit naturally on the seabed and improve hook-up rates.

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Where to Find Bottlenosed skate

Eastern Cape, South Africa1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Bottlenosed skate?+

Popular baits for Bottlenosed skate include Sand eels, Squid, Mackerel, Herring, Lugworms. Tip: When targeting Bottlenosed skate, use a long trace of around 3-5 feet to allow the bait to sit naturally on the seabed and improve hook-up rates.

Where can I catch Bottlenosed skate?+

Bottlenosed skate can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Eastern Cape, South Africa. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Bottlenosed skate get?+

Bottlenosed skate (Rostroraja alba) can reach up to 229.999995 cm in length and 97 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is EN.

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