Open Year-Round

Western Yellowfin Bream

Acanthopagrus latus

Also known as: Yellowfin bream, silver bream

DPIRD Category Nearshore / Estuarine
Peak Season Year-round
Difficulty Beginner
Fight Rating ★★☆☆☆
Western Yellowfin Bream

Regulations & Limits

NEARSHORE / ESTUARINE

Limits by Bioregion

West Coast N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
South Coast N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
Gascoyne N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
Pilbara N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
North Coast (Kimberley) N/A
Species not commonly found in this region

ℹ️ Regulations can change. Always verify current rules at rules.fish.wa.gov.au

Size & Weight

Typical Size25-35 cm
Max Size55 cm
Typical Weight0.5-1.5 kg
Max Weight4 kg

Habitat

Where: Estuaries, river mouths, mangrove creeks and coastal areas

Depth: 0-15m

ID Features: Silvery body with yellow pelvic and anal fins, deeper body than black bream

Season

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Peak Available Poor

Peak: Year-round | Water Temp: 22-30°C

How to Catch Western Yellowfin Bream

1

Light bait fishing

Setup

  • Line: PE 0.6-1
  • Leader: 8-15lb fluorocarbon

Top Lures

  • Small soft plastics
  • Vibes

Best Baits

  • Prawns
  • Worms
  • Bread

Eating Quality

★★★★☆ Very Good

Flesh: White, sweet flesh

Best cooked: Pan-fried, grilled whole

The Fight

★★☆☆☆ 2/5

Spirited fighters on light tackle. Part of the bream group (Acanthopagrus spp.) with min size 300mm.

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