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Spotted peacock bass

Cichla pinima

Family
Cichlidae
Max Length
52 cm
Max Weight
4.6 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
2

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Shiners

    A peacock bass favorite, use large sizes.

  • Tilapia

    Easy to acquire and effective bait.

  • Live Shrimp

    Use with a jig head or free-lined.

  • Nightcrawlers

    Good for enticing inactive fish.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala X-Rap 10Jerkbait

    Erratic retrieve mimics wounded baitfish.

    Buy
  • Heddon Zara SpookTopwater

    Walk-the-dog action triggers strikes.

    Buy
  • Zoom Super FlukeSoft Plastic

    Weightless or lightly weighted, twitch slowly.

    Buy
  • Mann's Baby 1-MinusCrankbait

    Good for shallow water fishing.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1147Jerkbait

    Suspending action entices strikes.

    Buy

Techniques

Vary your retrieve speeds until you find what triggers the fish to strike, and pay attention to the water clarity, adjusting lure color accordingly.

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Where to Find Spotted peacock bass

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Spotted peacock bass?+

Popular baits for Spotted peacock bass include Live Shiners, Tilapia, Live Shrimp, Nightcrawlers, Rapala X-Rap 10. Tip: Vary your retrieve speeds until you find what triggers the fish to strike, and pay attention to the water clarity, adjusting lure color accordingly.

Where can I catch Spotted peacock bass?+

Spotted peacock bass can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Amazonas, Brazil; Tocantins, Brazil. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Spotted peacock bass get?+

Spotted peacock bass (Cichla pinima) can reach up to 51.9999981 cm in length and 4.5974 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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