| Identification | Methods |
| The Common Skate is the largest skate and can grow up to monstrous proportions - can be well in excess of 200lbs! Brown or olive brown with white spots on its back. Powerful tail and a spotted underbelly. | Feeds on the bottom eating crustaceans, and different varieties of fish including mackerel. Mackerel is best bait but don't forget to use a wire trace as the back is extremely rough. |
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