Species
Pikey Bream
Acanthopagrus pacificus
Also known as northwest black bream
Tier 2Eating8/10light tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~25–35 cm typical
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Overview: about pikey bream
Tropical bream of northern Australian estuaries and mangroves, from northern QLD across the NT to the Kimberley. Caught on small lures and baits in mangrove drains and tidal creeks. The bream-class fish of the wet-dry tropics.
Biology: Pikey Bream size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Mangrove
- Typical size
- 25–35 cm (max 50 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–1.5 kg
- Depth range
- 0–20 m
- Diet
- crustaceans, small fish
- Global range
- Western Pacific
How to target: Pikey Bream angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small soft plastics in mangrove drains
- prawn baits along creek edges
Best season: when to catch pikey bream in Australia
No seasonal pattern for pikey bream yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: pikey bream fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for pikey bream yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.