Species guide
How to catch Silver seabream
Pagrus auratus
brackishsaltwatergame fishSparidae
Silver seabream are strong, predatory fish often found around reefs and seagrass beds. Juveniles prefer shallower rocky areas, while adults move to deeper inshore reefs. They are prized game fish known for their fighting ability and distinctive short, deep body shape.
Where they live
Inhabits continental shelf waters from shallow reefs and seagrass beds to depths of 200 meters in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Juveniles favor rocky and reef habitats; adults aggregate on nearshore reefs.
Typical size
Up to about 130 cm
What they eat
- small crustaceans
- crabs
- shrimp
- sand hoppers
- other small marine macrofauna
Best baits
- prawns
- crabs
- pilchards
- whitebait
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- metal vibrax lures
- squid-style jigs
- deep diving hardbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- reef fishing
- drift fishing
- light tackle jigging
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