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Butterfly Peacock Bass fishing

Cichla ocellaris

About Butterfly Peacock Bass

An explosive ambush predator of warm rivers and lakes, prized for ferocious topwater strikes and a brutal initial run toward cover. They hold around structure, fallen timber and weed edges, and respond well to noisy propbaits and big jerkbaits worked fast. The bite peaks in bright, warm conditions.

Typical size: Typically 1 to 3 kg; trophy fish reach 5 to 7 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 7 kg (varies by region).

Season, time and habitat

Best season
Jan-Dec
Best time
Dawn, day, dusk
Habitat
Lake, River
Season by month

Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.

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Common questions

When is the best time to catch Butterfly Peacock Bass?

Butterfly Peacock Bass fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, day, dusk.

Where can you catch Butterfly Peacock Bass?

Butterfly Peacock Bass is most often found in lake, river. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.