Stingrays (Dasyatidae)
Atlantic Stingray
Hypanus sabinus
About the atlantic stingray
Atlantic stingrays are one of the most common catches from Grand Strand piers, especially when bottom fishing with shrimp or cut bait. They put up a strong, bulldogging fight and require careful handling due to their venomous tail barb. Most are released unharmed.
- bottom fish
- incidental catch
- caution
- summer
- sandy bottom
Where to find them
Piers that report atlantic stingray
Season, bait and average size as reported for each pier.
- Months
- Apr–Oct
- Best bait
- Shrimp, cut bait on bottom
- Average size
- 8–14 in disc
- Pier record
- 11 lbs
Common bottom catch. Handle with care due to venomous tail barb. Most are released.
Garden City Pier
Biting- Months
- Apr–Oct
- Best bait
- Shrimp, cut bait on bottom
- Average size
- 8–14 in disc
- Pier record
- 11 lbs
Common bottom catch. Handle with care due to venomous tail barb. Most are released.
Second Avenue Pier
Biting- Months
- Apr–Oct
- Best bait
- Shrimp, cut bait on bottom
- Average size
- 8–14 in disc
- Pier record
- 11 lbs
Common bottom catch. Handle with care due to venomous tail barb. Most are released.
Cherry Grove Pier
Biting- Months
- Apr–Oct
- Best bait
- Shrimp, cut bait on bottom
- Average size
- 8–14 in disc
- Pier record
- 11 lbs
Common bottom catch. Handle with care due to venomous tail barb. Most are released.
Springmaid Pier
Biting- Months
- Apr–Oct
- Best bait
- Shrimp, cut bait on bottom
- Average size
- 8–14 in disc
- Pier record
- 11 lbs
Common bottom catch. Handle with care due to venomous tail barb. Most are released.
Apache Pier
Biting- Months
- Apr–Oct
- Best bait
- Shrimp, cut bait on bottom
- Average size
- 8–14 in disc
- Pier record
- 11 lbs
Common bottom catch. Handle with care due to venomous tail barb. Most are released.
Surfside Pier
Biting- Months
- Apr–Oct
- Best bait
- Shrimp, cut bait on bottom
- Average size
- 8–14 in disc
- Pier record
- 11 lbs
Common bottom catch. Handle with care due to venomous tail barb. Most are released.
Pier 14
Biting- Months
- Apr–Oct
- Best bait
- Shrimp, cut bait on bottom
- Average size
- 8–14 in disc
- Pier record
- 11 lbs
Common bottom catch. Handle with care due to venomous tail barb. Most are released.
South Carolina rules
Keeping atlantic stingray
No specific size or bag limit on file
SCDNR does not list a dedicated rule for Atlantic Stingray in our regulations table. General saltwater rules still apply — check the regulations page and confirm before you keep a fish.