Saltwater
Pikey Bream
Acanthopagrus berda
- Peak season
- Year-round (best Fall and Winter)
- Length range
- 12–40 cm
- Weight range
- 0.1–2 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–10 m
Habitat
Estuaries, mangrove creeks, and tidal rivers across the Indo-Pacific. Often found far upstream in brackish water.
Behavior
Hardy omnivore that feeds on crabs, shellfish, and plant matter. Tolerates wide salinity ranges from fresh to salt water.
Best techniques
- Bait fishing with prawns or crab
- Small soft plastics in mangrove creeks
- Float fishing with worm
- Light spinning near structure
