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24 ft
Up to 4 persons
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25 ft
Up to 4 persons
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Last booking: 9 hours ago
Trips from
US $400
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30 ft
Up to 6 persons
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26 ft
Up to 5 persons
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US $750
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28 ft
Up to 6 persons
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2 bookings in the past week.
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US $750
Angler's Choice
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25 ft
Up to 4 persons
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27 ft
Up to 5 persons
Angler's Choice
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25 ft
Up to 4 persons
Instant Confirmation
4 bookings in the past week.
Trips from
US $300
Angler's Choice
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27 ft
Up to 6 persons
Instant Confirmation
Last booking: 9 hours ago
Trips from
US $450
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28 ft
Up to 5 persons
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Trips from
US $600

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What anglers say about Ray fishing

  • 5.0
    /5
    (Half Day Trip)

    Captain Chris is exceptional

    I took my son and his 2 friends (neither of whom had fished before) & Chris was phenomenal. Worked to get us on fish, patient, explained the techniques and what we were doing and got us on some great fish. I’ve been coming to OBX and fishing for 20 years and Captain Chris is as good as they come. We’ll definitely be back. No one better.
    Darren K.
    Darren K.
    Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (Half Day Trip)

    Great day out on the water

    We caught a Red Drum also almost got another big one in the boat and hooked a Sting Ray and saw Dolphin on our way back
    Rhonda M.
    Rhonda M.
    Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (4 Hour Trip – Tampa Bay Bowfishing)

    best expirence !!!

    Bo fishing trip was amazing! Don’t be nervous if you’re a city person or just a first-timer in general. Mike made the whole experience easy and was extremely informative and knowledgeable about everything. We even had a dolphin follow us around during the night, which made the trip even better. Overall, it was an awesome experience and definitely something I’d recommend to anyone looking to try bow fishing for the first time. We had a great time!
    Kyle M.
    Kyle M.
    Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (3 Hour Trip – Back Bay Shark Trip)

    Awesome trip!

    Caught a sting ray, two sharks, and a bunch of smaller fish with Captain Cooper, also got one keeper king fish which were gonna cook up tokgiht with dinner! Captain Cooper is awesome Captain with a great boat and even better stories! Can’t recommend Shore Chaos enough!
    Todd R.
    Todd R.
    Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (4 Hour Trip (AM))

    Best charter in the Indian river

    The trip was fun, Captain was cool, and even helped set hooks, and provide good tips on reeling, casting, and baiting. Good got all levels of anglers and fun for everybody.
    Noah M.
    Noah M.
    Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

About Ray fishing

Size
5-7 feet
Food Value
Good
Game Quality
Average

Rays belong to a large family of flat, bottom dwelling creatures called Rajiformes. This group includes species such as Skates, Guitarfish, Sawfish, and a variety of Rays including Manta Rays, Eagle Rays, Electric Rays, and Stingrays. Anglers catch all of these on occasion, whether they’re intentionally Ray fishing or not!

How Big?

There are hundreds of Ray species, with wingspans ranging from several inches to more than 20’. Stingrays, Electric Rays, and Eagle Rays typically reach a 5-7’ wingspan, while some Manta Rays easily grow several times larger.

When and Where

You can find Rays just about anywhere, including rivers in many parts of the world. They usually stay buried in the sand or mud, but can also feed in schools while sweeping across large areas. Few anglers go fishing for Rays intentionally, with the exception of gigging and bowfishing enthusiasts on the Gulf Coast and southeast Florida.

Ray-fishing

Stingray caught in San Francisco Bay, California

How to Fish

Rays are popular gigging and bowfishing targets. Hunting for them is very similar to fishing for Flounder, another flat species that hides on the seafloor. Anglers also catch Rays incidentally while drifting or bottom fishing.

Good to Eat?

Most people are in the habit tossing Rays back into the water when they catch them, but you can make a decent meal out of these creatures. Cleaning a Ray is much like cleaning any other fish you’d normally take home for dinner. The fins hold most of the meat, which is dense and chewy. Some describe the taste as a mix of fish and lobster. In Malaysia and Singapore, people like to eat spicy barbecued Ray, while people in Iceland eat it rotten and fermented. However you decide to cook your catch, you'll have a wide ar-ray of possibilities!

Rays belong to a large family of flat, bottom dwelling creatures called Rajiformes. This group includes species such as Skates, Guitarfish, Sawfish, and a variety of Rays including Manta Rays, Eagle Rays, Electric Rays, and Stingrays. Anglers catch all of these on occasion, whether they’re intentionally Ray fishing or not!

How Big?

There are hundreds of Ray species, with wingspans ranging from several inches to more than 20’. Stingrays, Electric Rays, and Eagle Rays typically reach a 5-7’ wingspan, while some Manta Rays easily grow several times larger.

When and Where

You can find Rays just about anywhere, including rivers in many parts of the world. They usually stay buried in the sand or mud, but can also feed in schools while sweeping across large areas. Few anglers go fishing for Rays intentionally, with the exception of gigging and bowfishing enthusiasts on the Gulf Coast and southeast Florida.

Ray-fishing

Stingray caught in San Francisco Bay, California

How to Fish

Rays are popular gigging and bowfishing targets. Hunting for them is very similar to fishing for Flounder, another flat species that hides on the seafloor. Anglers also catch Rays incidentally while drifting or bottom fishing.

Good to Eat?

Most people are in the habit tossing Rays back into the water when they catch them, but you can make a decent meal out of these creatures. Cleaning a Ray is much like cleaning any other fish you’d normally take home for dinner. The fins hold most of the meat, which is dense and chewy. Some describe the taste as a mix of fish and lobster. In Malaysia and Singapore, people like to eat spicy barbecued Ray, while people in Iceland eat it rotten and fermented. However you decide to cook your catch, you'll have a wide ar-ray of possibilities!