Fishing For

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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(142)

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)

111 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)

Rick H$K305 Pérez

2 hours ago

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Miami-Dade County, Florida

Have a great Day 🎣🪝

Species Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

Gear 3

18 likes • 3 comments

Aksel Ellis

1 day 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

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Haseo Pett

3 days ago

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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

3 days ago

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Petaling, Selangor

Species Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

Gear 1

6 likes

Hooked On Love

3 days ago

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Miami-Dade County, Florida

Needless to say, it was a good day👍🏻☀️

Species Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

14 likes

Alexis Diaz

4 days ago

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San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico

Species Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

17 likes

Alexis Diaz

4 days ago

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San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico

Species Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

14 likes

Alexis Diaz

4 days ago

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San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico

Species Butterfly peacock bass (Peacock cichlid)

19 likes • 2 comments

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