WikiCatchCownose Ray
Rhinoptera bonasus
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Soft Shell Crab
A favorite; use on a circle hook.
- Hard Shell Crab
Cut in half; good for scent.
- Clams
Use salted clams for better scent.
- Shrimp
Live or dead; always a good choice.
- Sand Fleas
Effective in shallow, sandy areas.
Artificial Lures
- Berkley Gulp! Swimming MulletSoft PlasticBuy
Chartreuse color is often effective.
- DOA CAL Airhead Shad TailSoft PlasticBuy
Paddle tail creates vibration.
- SpoonSpoonBuy
Silver or gold spoons work well.
- Got-cha LureJigBuy
Slowly jigged near the bottom.
- Z-Man MinnowZSoft PlasticBuy
Durable and realistic profile
Techniques
Cownose rays often feed near the bottom, so present your bait or lure accordingly and use a fish finder to locate schools.
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Where to Find Cownose Ray
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Cownose Ray?+
Popular baits for Cownose Ray include Soft Shell Crab, Hard Shell Crab, Clams, Shrimp, Sand Fleas. Tip: Cownose rays often feed near the bottom, so present your bait or lure accordingly and use a fish finder to locate schools.
Where can I catch Cownose Ray?+
Cownose Ray can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Maryland, United States; Virginia, United States; New Jersey, United States. WikiCatch lists 56 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Cownose Ray get?+
Cownose Ray (Rhinoptera bonasus) can reach up to 120.00000500000002 cm in length and 12 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is VU.
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