Saltwater
Yellowfin Bream
Acanthopagrus australis
- Peak season
- Year-round (best in Winter, May-August)
- Length range
- 12–40 cm
- Weight range
- 0.1–2.5 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–15 m
Habitat
Estuaries, harbours, coastal lakes, and rocky shorelines of eastern Australia. Very common around structure.
Behavior
Cautious omnivore that feeds on crabs, worms, prawns, and algae. Wary of heavy tackle but aggressive around berley.
Best techniques
- Light soft plastics around structure
- Bait fishing with prawns or worms
- Surface lures in estuaries
- Bread on light float tackle
