Species
Eastern Shovelnose Ray
Aptychotrema rostrata
Tier 5Eating5/10light tackleNSWVICQLD
0 waypoints~60–100 cm typical
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Overview: about eastern shovelnose ray
Slim shark-like ray of east-coast Australian inshore waters, common bycatch on bait gear. Mostly released. Long flat snout.
Biology: Eastern Shovelnose Ray size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Inshore
- Typical size
- 60–100 cm (max 120 cm)
- Weight
- 2–8 kg
- Depth range
- 0–110 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, fish
- Global range
- Southwest Pacific
How to target: Eastern Shovelnose Ray angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental
Best season: when to catch eastern shovelnose ray in Australia
No seasonal pattern for eastern shovelnose ray yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: eastern shovelnose ray fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for eastern shovelnose ray yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.