Where on the Murray are the best bream?

Murray Bend at Ravenswood is the local brag — 40 cm fish among the snags are caught regularly. The flats around North Yunderup are also strong. Pinjarra town reach holds bream year-round. Light gear and small soft plastics or suspending hardbodies are the standard approach.

Do I need a boat to fish the Murray?

No — Ravenswood, Pinjarra and Yunderup all have walkable bank access to productive water. A boat or kayak helps reach the quieter snag-rich pockets but plenty of bream are caught from shore.

What's the best lure for Murray River bream?

Small suspending hardbody minnows worked tight to snags clean up here. 1.5–2.5 inch soft plastics in motor oil, pumpkin or natural patterns also work well. Bump leaders up to 8–12 lb because of snag risk; pull the middle treble off hardbodies to reduce losses.

Are cobbler legal to keep on the Murray?

Cobbler are subject to seasonal closures and bag limits set by DPIRD; check current rules before keeping any. Handle by the line and snip the hook close on any release — the spines deliver a painful sting.

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7:17 am

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