Land-based bream on Melbournes’ doorstep! by Brenton Hodges

Over the past decade, the number of anglers targeting bream, particularly with lures and soft plastics, has grown exponentially. There are a number of reasons for this, but it can largely be attributed to the success and popularity of the Australian BREAM Tournament Series, which led to the televised Australian Fishing Championships.

Unlike the TV shows, this article is aimed at those anglers who are confined to dry land. While many of us dream of owning a fully optioned, state of the art tournament style rig - just like you see on telly - you definitely don't need one to land a few bream. A boat provides advantages, of course, but there are plenty of fish to be taken in and around the outskirts of Melbourne while keeping your feet planted firmly on dry land.

In consultation with my brother Brad, I've put together this land-based location guide for anglers targeting bream with lures, soft plastics and bait, at a range of land-based locations near Melbourne.

CORIO BAY INNER HARBOUR AND SURROUNDS

Corio Bay Inner Harbour is home to a significant population of bream that are often overlooked by anglers in pursuit of other species. Griffins Gully Jetty, Cunningham and Yarra Street piers and several other platforms dotted around the bay are all favoured locations for land-based anglers. Bream school up close to the pier pylons and under the hulls of moored boats in the harbour and can be targeted with both lures and bait.