Orinoco Peacock Bass fishing
Cichla orinocensis
About Orinoco Peacock Bass
The Orinoco peacock bass is a vividly marked cichlid of South American rivers and lagoons, famous for explosive strikes on topwater walkers and propbaits. It prefers calmer backwaters, lagoon edges and structure out of the main current. Early morning surface fishing produces the most violent takes.
Typical size: Typically 1 to 3 kg; trophy fish over 5 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 6 kg (varies by region).
Season, time and habitat
Best season
Jan-Dec
Best time
Dawn, day, dusk
Habitat
River, Lake
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Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.
Common questions
When is the best time to catch Orinoco Peacock Bass?
Orinoco Peacock Bass fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, day, dusk.
Where can you catch Orinoco Peacock Bass?
Orinoco Peacock Bass is most often found in river, lake. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.