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Yellowfin bream
Acanthopagrus australis
Photo: Photographer: Mark McGrouther, Rights holder: Australian Museum, Attribution 3.0 Australia (CC BY 3.0 AU) · CC BY 3.0 au
The Yellowfin bream (Acanthopagrus australis) is a common target in breath-hold spearfishing. It usually frequents estuaries and river mouths and is found between 0 and 15 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is it moves in schools, which shapes how to approach it.
It takes some technique and knowing its behaviour. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 1 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: it moves in schools.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | 25 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Sargo australiano (es)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Yellowfin bream?
It depends on the area. For example, New South Wales: 25 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Yellowfin bream found?
Usually between 0 and 15 m, mostly over estuaries and river mouths.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “medium”. It is also it moves in schools. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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