Northwest Black Bream illustration
Species

Northwest Black Bream

Acanthopagrus palmaris
Tier 3Eating7/10light tackleWA
0 waypoints25–35 cm (max 45 cm) typical

Overview: about northwest black bream

Northwest WA estuary bream from the Pilbara and Kimberley, found in tidal creeks and lower river systems. Caught on small lures and baits around mangrove edges and snags. A regional speciality with limited literature.

Biology: Northwest Black Bream size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Estuary, Mangrove
Typical size
25–35 cm (max 45 cm)
Weight
0.3–1 kg
Depth range
0–15 m
Diet
crustaceans, small fish
Global range
Northwestern Australia

How to target: Northwest Black Bream angling strategies

Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.

  • small lures around mangrove snags

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