Barndoor Skate
Dipturus laevis
The barndoor skate is the largest skate species in the Northwest Atlantic, characterized by its diamond-shaped body and long, pointed snout. This bottom-dwelling ray can grow to impressive sizes and was once severely overfished.
Barndoor Skate at a glance
- Scientific name
- Dipturus laevis
- Typical size
- 36-60 inches, 20-40 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Found on the continental shelf from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to North Carolina, typically in depths of 30-1,500 feet over sandy or muddy bottoms. They are occasionally caught by bottom fishermen targeting other species but are not specifically sought after by anglers. Most encounters occur while fishing for groundfish like cod or flounder.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a barndoor skate through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBarndoor Skate questions people ask
Barndoor Skate is Dipturus laevis.
A typical barndoor skate runs 36-60 inches, 20-40 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every barndoor skate you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found on the continental shelf from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to North Carolina, typically in depths of 30-1,500 feet over sandy or muddy bottoms. They are occasionally caught by bottom fishermen targeting other species but are not specifically sought after by anglers. Most encounters occur while fishing for groundfish like cod or flounder. It is a salt water species, filed under sharks and rays in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
Tomorrow morning starts tonight
Set your home water, pick a drive radius, and wake up to a plan.
Android coming soon
iPhone, iOS 17 or later. Setup takes about a minute.