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Yellowfin Bream

Acanthopagrus australis

🌿 Estuary

Popular sportfish found in estuaries and coastal waters throughout Australia

Legal Size

25cm

Bag Limit

20/day

Avg Weight

0.80kg

Record

4.50kg

Yellowfin Bream

Fishing Tips

1

Fish during dawn and dusk for best results

2

Use light tackle with 4-6lb line for best sport

3

Berley with bread crumbs to attract schools

4

Fish around structure like jetties and rock walls

5

Use small hooks size 8-12 for best bait presentation

Baits & Lures

Natural Baits

prawnswormspilchardssquidyabbies

Lures & Artificials

soft plasticshard body luresvibessurface lures

Regulations

Minimum Legal Size
25 cm
Daily Bag Limit
20 fish

* Regulations may vary by state. Always check local fishing rules before heading out.

Find This Species

Discover the best fishing spots for Yellowfin Bream across Australia using our interactive map.