California rays, particularly the California bat ray (*Myliobatis californica*), are found along the Pacific coast of North America, from Oregon to the Gulf of California. While not a primary target for large-scale commercial fisheries, they are occasionally caught as bycatch in trawl and gillnet fisheries, and are sometimes harvested for local consumption or the aquarium trade. The United States (specifically California and occasionally Oregon) and Mexico are the primary countries involved in the limited harvest of California rays. In these regions, the fishing industry focuses more on other species, but rays are sometimes retained for their meat or as bait. The overall catch is relatively small compared to other commercially valuable rays or skates, and there is little international trade in California rays, with most landings consumed locally or used within the region.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | 3 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.