Butterfly Peacock Bass Fishing
Cichla Ocellaris
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9.8-29 inch
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4.4-13 lb
Butterfly Peacock Bass are vibrant, aggressive fish native to the Amazon Basin but introduced to South Florida for sport fishing. They have a distinctive golden-yellow body with black vertical stripes and a prominent eyespot on the tail. These fish are fierce predators, feeding on smaller fish, and are popular among anglers for their powerful fight.
Lures & Baits
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plugs
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spoons
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shiners
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minnows
Fishing Tips
- Water type: fresh
- Hook type: Aberdeen hook, Worm hook, Octopus hook, Treble hook, Circle hook, Siwash hook, Kahle hook
- Hook size: #8 - 2/0
How to Catch Butterfly Peacock Bass
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still fishing
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trolling
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fly fishing
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casting
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drift fishing
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spinning
Where to Catch Butterfly Peacock Bass
Best Fishing Spots for Butterfly Peacock Bass
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Lake Okeechobee (South Shore)
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Twin Lakes Canal
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Little River Canal
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Lake Mahar
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Lake Okeechobee (fishing)
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Great Blue Heron Lake
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Lake Catalina
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South Bass Lake (FL)
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Lake Hialeah
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Monarch Lakes (FL)
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Lake Ruth (FL)
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Foxcroft Lake (FL)
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Lake Tahoe (FL)
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Saga Lake
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Weston Lakes
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South New River Canal
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Westwood Lake (FL)
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Snapper Creek Canal Number C-2