This section provides introductory information on some of the fish species caught by anglers and recorded in fisheries surveys around Ireland’s rivers, lakes, estuaries and coastal waters.

Spotted ray (Raja montagui)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of spotted ray (Raja montagui) in Ireland.

Small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) in Ireland.