South Florida Fishing Adventures

Peacock bass were introduced to South Florida back in 1984 with an extensive stocking project to control exotic species of cichlids and tilipia. The peacock bass provides a great source of sport fishing opportunities without having to travel deep into the Amazon. These butterfly peacock bass also exist all over South America and grow to about 15 lbs. Unfortunately the South Florida record is about 10.5 lbs but could be broken anytime now. The Amazon has many different species that grow to over 25 lbs. with 10 to 20 lbs. being the normal size fish you would expect in Brazil. South Florida Peacock Bass grow regularly to about 6 to 7 lbs. and are similiar to smallmouth bass from the northern part of the United States. On light tackle these great fighting fish will test your angling skills. Peacock bass regularly hit the same type baits we would use for large and smallmouth bass except plastic worm type baits. The most popular type baits we use are topwaters,small jerkbaits,rattletraps,and many small jig type lures are the favorites. Small live shiner type minnows also work very well in all conditions. Peacock bass give us plenty of options for catching them under many different water and weather conditions which makes them fun for the whole family. Unlike largemouth bass, peacock bass are not as finicky which makes them easier to get to feed especially on live bait. Our best season is usually from February through August, but these fish will bite year round with regularity. So for some great Peacock Bass fishing in South Florida plan a fishing trip anytime of the year because these great battlers feed when you want them to.
7 lb. Butterfly Peacock Bass
6 lb. Butterfly Peacock Bass