Species guide
How to catch Goldsilk seabream
Acanthopagrus berda
#0597
#0597FreshwaterBrackishSaltwaterGame FishFreshwaterBrackishSaltwaterAfricaAsiaAtlanticIndian Ocean
The Goldsilk seabream is a robust and deep-bodied fish found in freshwater, brackish, and saltwater environments. It is a predatory species that feeds mainly on invertebrates and small fish. This fish is popular among anglers for its fighting ability and sizeable growth potential.
Where they live
Found across African and Asian waters including the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, inhabiting freshwater, brackish, and saltwater regions down to about 50 meters depth.
Typical size
Up to about 90 cm
What they eat
- worms
- mollusks
- crustaceans
- echinoderms
- small fish
Best baits
- worms
- shellfish
- crabs
- shrimp
Best lures
- soft plastic crustacean imitations
- jigs
- small spoons
- poppers
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- bait fishing
- lure casting
- float fishing
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