Freshwater
Common Bream
Abramis brama
Hebrew name: ברימה
- Peak season
- Summer (June–September)
- Length range
- 20–60 cm
- Weight range
- 0.3–6 kg
- Typical depth
- 1–10 m
Habitat
Slow rivers, lakes, and reservoirs with muddy or silty bottoms. Forms large shoals in deep, still water.
Behavior
Bottom feeder that roots through silt in large schools. Responds well to heavy groundbaiting.
Best techniques
- Feeder fishing with maggots
- Pole fishing
- Method feeder with ground bait
