Winter Skate
Leucoraja ocellata
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
New England/Mid-AtlanticSoutheast
Protected status
None
Also known as
SkateBig skateSpotted skateEyed skate
Seafood Profile
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Population
The stock is not overfished.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
Taste
Mild flavor that is similar to scallops.
Texture
Firm and stringy.
Color
The meat is off-white, sometimes pinkish, when raw and is off-white when cooked.
Sources