Species guide
How to catch Bull ray
Aetomylaeus bovinus
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#0244BrackishSaltwaterGame FishBrackishSaltwaterAtlanticIndian OceanMediterranean
The Bull ray is a large, semipelagic ray found in warm coastal waters. It often inhabits lagoons and estuaries and sometimes forms small groups. This species hunts fish and bottom-dwelling crustaceans and mollusks.
Where they live
Found in coastal tropical and warm temperate waters of the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean. Inhabits brackish and saltwater environments including lagoons and estuaries, typically at depths from 10 to 150 meters.
What they eat
- fish
- bottom-dwelling crustaceans
- mollusks
Best baits
- cut fish
- shrimp
- crustacean baits
Best lures
- large soft plastics
- jigs
- paddle tail swimbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- casting near structure
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