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Common Bream fishing

Abramis brama

About Common Bream

A deep, slab-sided bottom fish that roots in soft beds, often in big shoals at night.

Typical size: Usually 30-50 cm, big over 60 cm. Record (approx.): ≈ 6 kg.

Season, time and habitat

Best season
Jun-Aug
Best time
Dusk, night
Habitat
Lake, River
Season by month

Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.

Lures and baits that work

Ledger bait Fish the bait still on the bottom with a sinker. Common for bottom feeders; watch the rod tip for gentle bites.
Float bait Bait with worm, maggot or corn and set the float so the bait hovers just above the bottom. Strike when the float goes under.

Waters where Common Bream bites

Mälaren - Björkfjärden Stockholm Bolmen - Bolmsö Kronoberg Hjälmaren - Vinön Örebro Ringsjön - Höör Skåne

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Common questions

When is the best time to catch Common Bream?

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows in the day are usually dusk, night.

What lures and baits work for Common Bream?

Effective methods for Common Bream include Ledger bait and Float bait.

Where can you catch Common Bream?

Common Bream is most often found in lake, river. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.