Atlantic Stingray
Hypanus sabinus
How to tell it
Small tan ray with a pointed, spade-shaped snout and a barbed whip tail.
Often mistaken for
Two fish that get called Atlantic stingray, and what gives each one away.
- Bluntnose stingray: Rounded snout. Tell them apart
- Southern stingray: Much bigger, sharply angular disc corners. Tell them apart
Rules for
Every state
| State | Size | Bag | Season | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No size limit | 3 per person | Open year-roundAL MRD 2026 · checked | Open |
Not specifically regulated in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida (Atlantic), Florida (Gulf), Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia: each state’s rule for unlisted species applies there (on its page).
State records
| State | Weight | When, where | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 8 lb 3.68 oz | 2024 | MDMR State Saltwater Records (Conventional) · checked 2026-08-23 |
| Texas | 10.75 lb | 1994 · Galveston Bay | TPWD State Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23 |
On the table
Wings are edible; most go back.
In the app
Point the camera at an Atlantic stingray and the name appears before you take the picture, with these rules for the water you’re standing in. No signal needed, and every catch goes in the log.
Get the appQuestions anglers ask about Atlantic stingray
How many Atlantic stingray can you keep?
Alabama: 3 per person.
How do you tell Atlantic stingray from bluntnose stingray?
Atlantic Stingray: Small tan ray with a pointed, spade-shaped snout and a barbed whip tail. Bluntnose stingray: rounded snout.
What is the record Atlantic stingray?
10.75 lb in Texas (1994), Galveston Bay. Other states’ records are in the table.