Fishing for Leopard whipray

Himantura undulata

The leopard whipray is a strikingly patterned ray found in coastal and estuarine waters. It features a distinctive leopard-like pattern on its dorsal side. Typically reaching up to 70 inches in length and weighing around 200 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans and small fish. This species is known for its solitary behavior and preference for sandy or muddy substrates. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Endangered

Threat to humans

Venomous

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Leopard whipray

BiteGuide combines your real-time weather, water conditions, and target species to suggest lures and colors that'll work right now. Built on millions of real catches from the world's largest fishing community.

Fishbrain
BiteGuide App featureBiteGuide App feature

The right bait right now

Find out what lures to use, download the Fishbrain app!

Loading...Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Download the Bitetime appDownload the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime appDownload the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime appDownload the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime app

Biggest Leopard whipray catches

Explore your local leaderboard—see the top catches in the app.

Recently caught Leopard whipray

Loading...

Leopard whipray

Cairns Regional coastal water

32 in · 30 lb

Loading...

Leopard whipray

length · weight

Loading...

Leopard whipray

length · weight

Loading...

Leopard whipray

Tukad Sangsang

length · weight

Loading...

Leopard whipray

length · weight

Loading...

Leopard whipray

Outer Roads

length · weight

Loading...

Leopard whipray

Mooloolah River

length · weight

Loading...

Leopard whipray

Brisbane River

79 in · 18 lb

Loading...

Leopard whipray

Arroyo Martires

53 in · 10 lb

Loading...

Leopard whipray

Long Beach Shoreline Marina

20 in · 15 lb

Fishbrain
More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

FAQ about Leopard whipray fishing

🎣 What bait works best for Leopard whipray?

Leopard whipray go for natural baits — but the best choice shifts with water conditions, season, and local pressure.

Want the answer for your spot, today? BiteGuide in the crunches real catch reports against weather, water conditions, and seasonal patterns to tell you exactly what's working right now. Download the app and let BiteGuide do the guessing for you.

📍 Where do Leopard whipray live?

Leopard whipray often hold near mud/sand bottom, where they forage along the bottom for food.

BiteGuide in the narrows it down using real catch data and conditions near you, so you know where to cast, not just where to look. Grab the app and fish smarter.

App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

Most popular fish species near you