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West coast seabream

Lithognathus aureti

Family
Sparidae
Max Length
100 cm
Max Weight
19.3 kg
IUCN Status
NT
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Bloodworm

    Highly attractive, use small hooks.

  • Sandworm

    A good all-round bait.

  • White Mussel

    Excellent for surf fishing.

  • Red Bait

    Tough and stays on the hook.

  • Prawn

    Peel before hooking for better scent release.

Artificial Lures

  • Strike King Mr. Crappie Slab HammerSoft Plastic

    Effective when jigged slowly near bottom.

    Buy
  • Shimano Colt Sniper 40gSpoon

    Long casts for schooling fish.

    Buy
  • Rapala X-Rap 10Crankbait

    Twitch and pause retrieve is productive.

    Buy
  • Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic

    Fish on a Carolina rig.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 50SCrankbait

    Excellent for imitating small baitfish

    Buy

Techniques

Use a slow, deliberate retrieve when fishing for West coast seabream, and be prepared for subtle bites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for West coast seabream?+

Popular baits for West coast seabream include Bloodworm, Sandworm, White Mussel, Red Bait, Prawn. Tip: Use a slow, deliberate retrieve when fishing for West coast seabream, and be prepared for subtle bites.

How big do West coast seabream get?+

West coast seabream (Lithognathus aureti) can reach up to 100 cm in length and 19.3 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NT.

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