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Spotted Peacock Bass fishing

Cichla pinima

About Spotted Peacock Bass

A vividly marked Amazonian cichlid that ambushes baitfish around flooded forest edges, lagoons and rocky river runs, smashing topwater and jerkbaits with aggression. It is most active in warm, clear water during the dry season and often holds in small groups. Use sturdy gear and a wire-free strong leader, as it has crushing jaws and dives for cover after the hit.

Typical size: Typically 2 to 4 kg; trophy fish over 7 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 8 kg (varies by region).

Season, time and habitat

Best season
Jan-Dec
Best time
Dawn, day, dusk
Habitat
River, Lake
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 Spotted Peacock Bass?

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

Where can you catch Spotted Peacock Bass?

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