How to Make Fish Bait Using Bread

Co-authored by Michael Reynolds

Last Updated: October 19, 2025 Approved

Ever wanted to fish when you don't have any worms around and you don't want to use lures? Well, that's usually when you try to find other bait. So why not try using wet bread? It's easy and quick to make so that way you can be the first one to your favorite fishing spot and start fishing!

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Are some kinds of breads harmful to the fish?

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No, every bread should be fine to feed the fish.

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What fish shall I expect to catch if I use bread for bait?

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You can catch many different species of fish with bread. Carp particularly like bread paste balls (around the size of a golf ball) but most non-predatory fish will eat it.

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Can I use any water for the bread?

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Wet bread works better than dry bread as it stays on the hook longer.

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Bigger pieces of bread don't always mean bigger fish so don't make your pieces too large.

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Don't waste bread! Only try about 2 slices of bread the first time to see if your fish like the bread.

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Use smaller pieces of bread. If you use a larger piece, the fish will take longer to get to the hook and might be able to pull the bread off the hook entirely.
Since the bread is light, attaching a small weight will help with casting distance.

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You may lose some pieces of bread because your hook will scrape the floor of the body of water you're at.

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Don't swing your fishing rod around like a light saber.

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