Yellow fin bream

Great for beginners and kids bream offer great sport and eating and are easily accesable to most people within their areas of habitat.

Common fish name:

Yellow Fin Bream

Scientific fish name:

Other fish names:

Silver Bream , sea bream , surf bream , yellow finned bream ,

Description and identification:

The Yellow fin Bream is a member of the family Sparidae.

Sparid fishes have moderate-sized scales and strong spines in the first dorsal, anal and pelvic fins.

They have canine teeth at the front of the jaws followed by conical or flattened molar-like teeth at the back of the jaw.

Coastal yellow fin bream are silver, but those living in estuaries become darker in colour which is how they are sometimes confused with the black bream 

Similar fish species:

Black Bream

Because the southern limit of its distributional range overlaps with the northern range of the Black Bream, Acanthopagrus butcheri ,they are often confused.

The two species look similar but can be distinguished by their colouration, the ventral and anal fins of the Yellow fin Bream are yellow, but those of the Black Bream are brown or blackish.

As their name states, the body colour of the black bream tends to be darker also .

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Distribution:

Where to catch yellow fin bream:

The most productive techniques for taking bream in estuaries, bays and harbours are based around the use of light, sensitive tackle and live or fresh baits

Generally bream like a bit of structure because that is where most of their food hangs out.

You will find bream hanging around structures like jetties, pylons, rocky outcrops, weed beds, and mangroves but can also be found around sand flats and beaches.

When to catch yellow fin bream:

Growth Pattern:

The Yellow fin Bream can grow up to 60 cm in length and about 4 kg in weight , but a specimen of 1kg is a really good catch.

Common catch size is 25-35cm

Behaviours and adaptions:

Yellow fin bream are a Schooling fish.

Size and catch limits:

Always check with your local authorities before you go fishing to check for bag and size limits and any updates on local fishing regulations.Local bait and tackle stores are also a good source of fishing regulation material.Keep in mind that some states require permits to fish and some areas may be closed at certain times of the year.

Fishing Regulations

Rating for eating:(Poor,fair,average,good,excellent)

Average.

They have a white, firm flesh but lack the clean taste of higher quality fish species. 

Rating for sport:(Poor,fair,average,good,excellent)

Good - On light gear Bream can put up a sporting fight. These are great fish for beginner anglers and children to catch as they fight very well but not enough to be too much of a challenge...unless you hook a horse

How to catch bream:

Fishing live bait to use:

Worms:

marine worms, beach worms

Shellfish:

pippies

Crustations :

saltwater yabbies, soldier crabs , prawns or small bait fish species.

Fishing lures to use:

Fishing tackle to use:

Light gear is great fun to catch bream with.

Rod:

??-?? Kg

Reel:

Spinning reel,side cast,bait caster

Hook:

Fishing line:

Light mono for dead baits or a light braid or mono-filament for casting lures.

Sinker:

Rig:

Knots:

0 - 0 Kg or

0 - 0 Lb

How to handle:

Bream have large dorsal spines and sharp teeth that can cause minor injuries. If you are inexperienced always handle your catch with a rag , towel or fish grippers .

How to clean:

How to cook:

Check out our seafood recipes section for great ways to cook you catch.

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