Species guide
How to catch Alaska skate
Arctoraja parmifera
saltwaterArhynchobatidae
The Alaska skate is a bottom-dwelling fish known for its broad, flat body and blunt head. It primarily hunts fish, squids, and benthic invertebrates along the Pacific coasts. This species can reach lengths up to 135 cm and weights up to 18.2 kg.
Where they live
Found in saltwater Pacific regions, Alaska skates inhabit depths from 20 to 1450 meters above the ocean floor. They live near the seabed, often in colder northern waters.
Typical size
Up to about 135 cm
What they eat
- fish
- squid
- benthic invertebrates
Best baits
- cut bait
- squid
- shrimp
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic baits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
Track every Alaska skate you catch.
Bobbr turns each catch into a species collection, quests, and streaks. We're building it now — join the iOS waitlist for $19 lifetime founding access.
Claim founding access