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Orinoco peacock bass
Cichla orinocensis
Overview
Cichla orinocensis, sometimes known as the Orinoco peacock bass, tucunaré or tucunaré miri, is a very large species of cichlid. This peacock bass is native to the Rio Negro and Orinoco River basins in northern South America. It mainly occurs in blackwater rivers. Despite the name, it is not the only peacock bass in the Orinoco, as the river also is home to C. intermedia, C. nigromaculata, and C. temensis. Where it overlaps with the last species, C. orinocensis prefers more slow-moving and shallow waters. They are able to tolerate more turbid waters than other species of peacock bass.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Live Shad
Use a large hook and fish near structure.
- Live Shiners
Excellent for enticing strikes in clear water.
- Live Tilapia
A larger meal, enticing bigger bass.
- Large Earthworms
Effective when fished near the bottom.
Artificial Lures
- Rapala Super Shad Rap 14CrankbaitBuy
Trolled or cast near submerged structures.
- Zoom Super FlukeSoft PlasticBuy
Texas-rigged or weightless, jerkbait retrieve.
- Heddon Zara SpookTopwaterBuy
Walk-the-dog action draws aggressive strikes.
- Strike King KVD Spinnerbait 1/2 ozSpinnerBuy
Flash and vibration attract bass in murky water.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1105JerkbaitBuy
Twitch-pause retrieve mimics injured baitfish.
Techniques
Vary your retrieve speed and presentation until you find what triggers the bass to strike in a given location.
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Where to Find Orinoco peacock bass
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Orinoco peacock bass?+
Popular baits for Orinoco peacock bass include Live Shad, Live Shiners, Live Tilapia, Large Earthworms, Rapala Super Shad Rap 14. Tip: Vary your retrieve speed and presentation until you find what triggers the bass to strike in a given location.
Where can I catch Orinoco peacock bass?+
Orinoco peacock bass can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Boyacá, Colombia. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Orinoco peacock bass get?+
Orinoco peacock bass (Cichla orinocensis) can reach up to 61.6999984 cm in length and 6.2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.
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