Species guide
How to catch Grey large-eye bream
Gymnocranius griseus
saltwatergame fishLethrinidae
The Grey large-eye bream is a medium-sized saltwater fish known for its barred pattern and large eyes. It inhabits continental shelf waters in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. This species is a predator that feeds on a variety of small marine animals and algae.
Where they live
Found on continental shelves at depths from 15 to 80 meters in saltwater regions of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Typical size
Up to about 35 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- algae
- small insects
- swimming crabs
- sea urchins
- sea cucumbers
- clams
Best baits
- clam
- shrimp
- worm
Best lures
- soft plastic lure
- jig
- small crankbait
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- light jigging
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