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Peacock Bass
& Largemouth Bass
In
Florida, Peacock Bass were introduced into the lakes and canals of
Miami-Dade County in 1984 after ten years of study by the Game and Fish Commission. Over twenty thousand
Butterfly
Peacock Bass were released to help control the growing population of exotic fishes, particularly the
Spotted Tilapia and Oscar. The
Florida Peacock Bass wasted little time fulfilling its anticipated roles. Almost immediately the population of
Spotted Tilapia started to drop. Because of their sensitivity to cold, the only place on the United States mainland
Peacocks have been successfully stocked has been in South Florida. Peacock
Bass cannot in fact, survive any further north than Broward County or they experience a natural die off.
Any further north than that despite efforts by well meaning fisherman transporting them to other locations simply has not
worked. Though called bass to raise its
game fish status, Peacocks are actually in the cichlid family and is a very close relative to the
Oscar, a popular aquarium fish. They grow at a very fast rate, reaching a pound or more in size their first year, so you can imagine how much they have to eat to fuel that growth! Therefore
Peacock Bass are ready and willing to viciously attack just about any type lure or bait, especially if retrieved in a lively manner.
They just love to attack and destroy streamers and poppers for you fly fishermen
and many of the conventional bass lures for you die hard bass fishermen. It is not uncommon to catch
thirty fish or more per day. Once hooked
the Peacock Bass puts on a spectacular show that is second to none.
Description
- The body shape is similar to that of a
largemouth
bass. Body color, as you can see by the pictures they are a beautiful fish marked with iridescent hues of yellow, orange, green, and
blue
with three black vertical
bars and a black spot with a silver halo on the caudal fin
but have highly variable color patterns.
Season - Florida Peacock Bass fishing is
a year around fishery so you can plan a trip for anytime
of the year. If you asked what is the best time to come,
the answer would be between February to the
end of June. During this time of the year you will have the
best chance at a larger butterfly peacock bass. Also
between late September and December or until the first cold front approaches.
This a great time for schooling fish, rest assure we guarantee you fish no matter
when you come down!
Florida Largemouth Bass also can be caught in the same
locations!
 Description
- The largemouth is the largest member of the sunfish
family. It generally has light greenish to brownish sides
with a dark lateral line which tends to break into blotches
towards the tail. Often confused with small mouth and spotted
bass, it is easily distinguishable because the upper jaw
extends beyond the rear edge of the eye. Also, its first
and second dorsal fins are almost separated by an obvious
deep dip, and there are no scales on the soft-rayed second
dorsal fin or on the anal fin.
Season - Largemouth Bass also is a year round
fishery, your best odds of catching a trophy bass are between
November through April during the spawning season. We have
caught up to eight pound bass while fishing for Peacock.
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