Can you catch bream with lures?
Catching bream with hard body lures Hardbody lures are a great option when targeting bream, especially in shallow water. You can add a lot of action to the lure by moving around your rod so don’t be afraid to mix things up.
What is the legal size for bream in WA?
250mm
The minimum legal size for black bream of 250mm remains across the State. A complete review of the management arrangements for recreational fishing on the Western Australian coast between Kalbarri and Augusta, is currently under way.
Are there any lures that work for bream?
Lure fishing for bream has taken off in a big way over the past 10 years, and where we as anglers used to only have a handful of brands from overseas companies that could be adapted to suit this finicky species, we now have a huge array of lures specifically designed for our target species in mind.
Where to find black bream in Western Australia?
Fish from Western Australia are mostly deeper in the body than those from Victoria and South Australia and there are also differences in the lateral line, length of the ventral fin and the scale count. Black bream are common in the rivers and estuaries of Australia’s lower west, southern and south east coasts.
Which is the best minnow for bream fishing in Australia?
The OSP Bent Minnow has literally been making waves across Australia with effectiveness when it comes to bream. Its unique action and shape make it dance across the water unlike any other lure. APPLICATION: Best suited to surface fishing in shallow water.
When do black bream spawn in Bunbury WA?
In the Blackwood River (Augusta) bream apparently spawn between September and December, but in Leschenault Inlet (Bunbury), Wonnerup (Busselton) and Oyster Harbour (Albany) they spawn from mid-July to November. Just for a change, in the Swan estuary spawning takes place between August and November, with October-November apparently the peak months.