Bluntnose Stingray
Hypanus say
How to tell it
Diamond disc with a blunt, rounded snout; yellow-brown above, barbed whip tail.
Often mistaken for
Two fish that get called bluntnose stingray, and what gives each one away.
- Atlantic stingray: Pointed snout. Tell them apart
- Southern stingray: Bigger, darker, angular. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 36.66 lb | 2003 · 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 a bluntnose 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 bluntnose stingray
How many bluntnose stingray can you keep?
Alabama: 3 per person.
How do you tell bluntnose stingray from Atlantic stingray?
Bluntnose Stingray: Diamond disc with a blunt, rounded snout; yellow-brown above, barbed whip tail. Atlantic stingray: pointed snout.
What is the record bluntnose stingray?
36.66 lb in Texas (2003), Galveston Bay. Other states’ records are in the table.