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Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

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(249)

4.5K Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid). Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

Average Length

Maximum Length

2.4 ft

Maximum Weight

15.0 lbs

Depth Range

16.4 ft

Temperature Range

75.2 - 80.6 ºF

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

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(1)

Unnamed / SW 122nd Ave Pond

Broward County, Florida

91 Catches

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(1)

Unnamed / SW 127th Ct Pond

Broward County, Florida

Top Baits For Catching Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Common shiner

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305 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Minnows

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(90)

202 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Common Shinners

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(49)

156 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Creek chub

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(39)

112 Catches

Lures by Yo-Zuri Pin's Minnow Sinking 2-3/4'' - Red Head

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(1)

40 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Golden shiner

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(36)

30 Catches

Lures by Yo-Zuri Crystal 3D Floating Minnow 4-3/8" - Real Glass Minnow

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(3)

28 Catches

Lures by Rapala Warrior UV Custom-Painted Rapala Deep Husky Jerk 4-3/4" - Purple Pucker

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(1)

21 Catches

Recently Caught Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

Ederson Junior

5 days ago

•

Maués, Amazonas

Peacock bass monster

Species Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

Gear 1

31 likes • 4 comments

Adam Prescott

1 week ago

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Palm Beach County, Florida

Species Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

20 likes • 2 comments

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Preston Brawn

1 week ago

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Palm Beach County, Florida

Stoked on this catch, even if he was just a widdle fella

Species Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

7 likes

Rick H$K305 Pérez

1 week ago

•

Miami-Dade County, Florida

Happy Saturday FA Freinds 🎣🪝

Species Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

Gear 3

57 likes • 26 comments

Rick H$K305 Pérez

1 week ago

•

Miami-Dade County, Florida

Have a great Day 🎣🪝

Species Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

Gear 3

90 likes • 29 comments

Aksel Ellis

2 weeks ago

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Broward County, Florida

These peacock bass are tricky, I got lucky with this one. Any tips on how to hook them?

Species Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

Weight 3 lb 9 oz

Gear 2

7 likes

Haseo Pett

2 weeks ago

•

Petaling, Selangor

Morning catch for today. Forgot to bring a handphone... So no picture on site... Already in a sink 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Species Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

Gear 2

9 likes • 2 comments

Davitz Wong

2 weeks ago

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Petaling, Selangor

Species Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

Gear 1

6 likes

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