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Monoculus peacock bass

Cichla monoculus

Family
Cichlidae
Max Length
70 cm
Max Weight
9 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
15

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Shiners

    Use large shiners for bigger bass.

  • Live Tilapia

    Extremely effective for trophy bass.

  • Live Shad

    Good for covering a lot of water.

  • Nightcrawlers

    Cast around structure.

  • Live Crayfish

    Slow presentation near rocks.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Original Floater 07Crankbait

    Twitch near the surface for reaction strikes.

    Buy
  • Heddon Super Spook Jr.Topwater

    Walk-the-dog action triggers aggressive bites.

    Buy
  • Zoom Super FlukeSoft Plastic

    Weightless fluke fished subsurface is effective.

    Buy
  • Strike King KVD SpinnerbaitSpinner

    Good for searching and stained water.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait

    Troll along drop offs.

    Buy

Techniques

Vary your retrieve speed until you find what the fish are responding to; peacock bass are known to change preferences daily.

Where to Find Monoculus peacock bass

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Monoculus peacock bass?+

Popular baits for Monoculus peacock bass include Live Shiners, Live Tilapia, Live Shad, Nightcrawlers, Live Crayfish. Tip: Vary your retrieve speed until you find what the fish are responding to; peacock bass are known to change preferences daily.

Where can I catch Monoculus peacock bass?+

Monoculus peacock bass can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Florida, United States; Minas Gerais, Brazil; Missouri, United States. WikiCatch lists 15 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Monoculus peacock bass get?+

Monoculus peacock bass (Cichla monoculus) can reach up to 69.9999988 cm in length and 9 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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