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Common bream

Abramis brama

Family
Cyprinidae
Max Length
82 cm
Max Weight
10.3 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
1,803

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Maggots

    Highly effective, especially in colder water.

  • Worms

    A classic bait, good for all sizes.

  • Sweetcorn

    A visually appealing and sweet option.

  • Casters

    Excellent when fishing on the bottom.

  • Hempseed

    Use as groundbait and hookbait

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia Longue #2Spinner

    Silver blade is effective in clear water.

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  • Rapala Ultra Light Minnow 04Crankbait

    Great for imitating small baitfish.

    Buy
  • Drennan Matchpro Float Special Hooks to nylon Size 16Fly

    Tied with a small nymph pattern, try a slow retrieve.

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  • Berkley PowerBait Honey WormsSoft Plastic

    On a jighead, slowly bounced off the bottom.

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Techniques

Bream are often bottom feeders, so use a bait that presents well on the lake or riverbed, and pre-bait the area you plan to fish.

Where to Find Common bream

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Common bream?+

Popular baits for Common bream include Maggots, Worms, Sweetcorn, Casters, Hempseed. Tip: Bream are often bottom feeders, so use a bait that presents well on the lake or riverbed, and pre-bait the area you plan to fish.

Where can I catch Common bream?+

Common bream can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include England, United Kingdom; Uusimaa, Finland; Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom. WikiCatch lists 1803 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Common bream get?+

Common bream (Abramis brama) can reach up to 81.99999928474426 cm in length and 10.2909 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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