Species
Yellowfin Bream
Acanthopagrus australis
Also known as eastern bream · silver bream
Tier 1Eating8/10light tackleNSWVICQLD
1 waypoint~22–35 cm typicalLast catch 3 days ago
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Overview: about yellowfin bream
East-coast estuary bread-and-butter from northern QLD to eastern VIC, the classic NSW bream. Targeted with light bait, hardbodies and surface lures around oyster racks, pylons and rocky structure. Crafty and structure-orientated — the foundation of east-coast tournament fishing.
Biology: Yellowfin Bream size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore, Rock platform
- Typical size
- 22–35 cm (max 55 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–1.5 kg
- Depth range
- 0–30 m
- Diet
- crustaceans, molluscs, small fish, algae
- Global range
- Western Pacific (eastern Australia)
How to target: Yellowfin Bream angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small soft plastics around pylons and oyster racks
- shallow hardbodies twitched along rock walls
- peeled prawn or hardyhead on light bait gear
Best season: when to catch yellowfin bream in Australia
- NSW
- year-round; peak Apr-Aug
- QLD
- year-round; peak May-Sep
Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions, so check recent reports before a trip.
Where to catch: yellowfin bream fishing spots in Australia
One mapped fishing location for yellowfin bream across Australia, covering land-based fishing, beach fishing and surf fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.