Bream

Appearance & Biology
It has a long anal fin and a slightly downturned mouth, perfect for bottom feeding. Most fish range from 30–60 cm, though larger specimens can exceed that.

They’re bottom-feeding fish with soft, protrusible mouths adapted for sifting through sediment rather than crushing—meaning they mainly feed on:

• Worms

• Insect larvae

• Small crustaceans

• Organic matter in the mud

Where to find them

• Lakes, canals, and slow-moving rivers

• Deep holes, channels, and drop-offs

• Soft, silty or muddy bottoms

• Margins and shallows during evening/night

• Depths: typically 2–10 m depending on water

• Best times: early morning, evening, and night

Technique

• Pre-bait your spot with groundbait + pellets

• Cast to the same location every time

• Keep the bait resting on the bottom

• Wait for a slow, steady pull or rod tip bend before striking

Tips

• Look for bubbles = feeding fish

• Accuracy matters: cast to the same spot every time

• Once one bites, more are likely nearby

• Bream often take time to move in

Pellet Tip: Use soft 2–4 mm pellets, because they create a feeding carpet bream love.