Other names: Freshwater brea, Bronze bream, Carp bream, Sweaty bream
The common bream, Abramis brama, is a freshwater fish found across Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its deep, laterally compressed body and silvery-bronze color, it inhabits slow-moving rivers, lakes, and brackish estuaries. Bream are popular among anglers due to their schooling behavior and challenging catch.
Other names
Freshwater brea, Bronze bream, Carp bream, Sweaty bream
Length
~40" (max 90)
Weight
~3" (max 9)
Water
Fresh
Water Temp
12-20° F
Depth
1-30 ft
Corn
Crickets
Grasshoppers
Grubs
Red Wigglers
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Common bream thrive in slow-moving rivers, backwaters, and shallow lakes with abundant vegetation
They often form large shoals in still or gently flowing waters
Bream feed on insects, small crustaceans, and plant material, utilizing both bottom-feeding and mid-water feeding techniques
Juveniles prefer sheltered areas with dense plant growth, providing protection and ample food supply
Spawning occurs in late spring to early summer in shallow, vegetated waters
Males establish and defend territories, creating nests where females lay adhesive eggs
After hatching, larvae and juveniles remain in sheltered areas, gradually moving to deeper waters as they mature
Bream exhibit seasonal migrations, moving to deeper waters in winter and returning to shallower areas for feeding and spawning in warmer months
