Species
Southern Eagle Ray
Myliobatis tenuicaudatus
Tier 4Eating5/10medium tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints~80–150 cm typical
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Overview: about southern eagle ray
Large kite-shaped ray common in southern Australian bays, sometimes hooked when bottom-fishing. Pretty and strong but handle with great care — long venomous tail spine. Release immediately.
Biology: Southern Eagle Ray size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Inshore
- Typical size
- 80–150 cm (max 180 cm)
- Weight
- 5–60 kg
- Depth range
- 0–50 m
- Diet
- molluscs, crustaceans
- Global range
- Southern Australia, NZ
How to target: Southern Eagle Ray angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental on bottom baits
Best season: when to catch southern eagle ray in Australia
No seasonal pattern for southern eagle 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: southern eagle ray fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for southern eagle ray yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.