Southern Stingray
Hypanus americanus
How to tell it
Classic diamond ray, whip tail with barb.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 151 lb 3.2 oz | 2007 | Outdoor Alabama Saltwater State Records · checked 2026-08-23 |
| Louisiana | 192.25 lb | 2018 · Calliou Boca | LOWA Louisiana State Fish Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23 |
| Mississippi | 158 lb 1.6 oz | 2007 | MDMR State Saltwater Records (Conventional) · checked 2026-08-23 |
| Texas | 246 lb | 1998 · Galveston Bay | TPWD State Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23 |
On the table
Wings are edible; watch the barb.
In the app
Point the camera at a southern 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 southern stingray
How many southern stingray can you keep?
Alabama: 3 per person.
What is the record southern stingray?
246 lb in Texas (1998), Galveston Bay. Other states’ records are in the table.