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.

Common skate (Dipturus batis)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of common skate (Dipturus batis) in Ireland.

Thornback ray (Raja clavata)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Ireland.

Blonde ray (Raja brachyura)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Ireland.

Undulate ray (Raja undulata)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of undulate ray (Raja undulata) in Ireland.

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.