Whitebait frozen bait — Earlybird Bait Western Australia

Whole fish bait

Whitebait

Available variants

200 Grams

500 Grams

Whitebait are immature fry fish (25–50 mm). A fine, versatile bait for light-tackle estuary and inshore fishing across WA.

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Full product rundown

Practical guidance for storage, rigging and fishing this bait around Perth and wider WA waters.

Freezing and storage

Keep at -18°C or below until use. Thaw only the quantity needed for one trip; do not refreeze after thawing.

Rigs and jigs

Match rig weight to depth and current — lighter for estuaries, heavier for surf or offshore. Present bait naturally near structure or bait trails.

Hook and jig sizes

#8–#2 long-shank for whiting and garfish; #4–#1 for bream.

Bait prep and handling

Handle gently — they are fragile once thawed. Keep in a sealed bag in the esky and use quickly.

Best conditions

Fish dawn, dusk and tide changes. Reduce lead and leader size when water is clear and fish are cautious.

Where to use in Perth

Estuary flats, jetties and shallow inshore marks across WA — Perth metro, South West estuaries and south coast inlets.

Best target species

Whiting, Herring, Bream, Flathead, Garfish

How to fish this bait

Use whole on small hooks for whiting and garfish. Thread two or three for larger targets like bream.

Seasonality and local conditions

Year-round on estuaries across WA; best on calm mornings and light-wind afternoons.

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