Little Skate

Leucoraja erinaceus

Family

Rajidae

Max Length

62 cm

Max Weight

1 kg

IUCN Status

Water Type

saltwater

Fishing Spots

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

Sand Eels
Effective when fished on the bottom.
Mussels
Crushed mussels release scent.
Clams
Another reliable bottom bait.
Squid
Tough and holds on the hook well.
Crab
Good natural food source for skates.

Artificial Lures

Berkley Gulp! Alive! SandwormSoft Plastic
Scented worms increase hook-up ratio.
Buy
Bucktail JigJig
Tip the jig with a piece of bait.
Buy
Savage Gear Sandeel V2Soft Plastic
Mimics the natural prey of Little Skate.
Buy
Kastmaster XL SpoonSpoon
Flashy presentation attracts attention.
Buy
Yo-Zuri Mag DarterCrankbait
Can be trolled slowly near the bottom.
Buy

Techniques

When targeting Little Skate, use a slow retrieve and keep your bait or lure close to the bottom.

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Where to Find Little Skate

Massachusetts, United States1 spots New Jersey, United States1 spots Nova Scotia, Canada1 spots Ontario, Canada1 spots Florida, United States1 spots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Little Skate?+

Popular baits for Little Skate include Sand Eels, Mussels, Clams, Squid, Crab. Tip: When targeting Little Skate, use a slow retrieve and keep your bait or lure close to the bottom.

Where can I catch Little Skate?+

Little Skate can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Massachusetts, United States; New Jersey, United States; Nova Scotia, Canada. WikiCatch lists 5 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Little Skate get?+

Little Skate (Leucoraja erinaceus) can reach up to 62.0000005 cm in length and 1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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