Everything about Peacock Bass Fishing in Florida
When I first started this blog I listed each of the following topics on Peacock Bass as separate posts. I have since come to the conclusion that it makes more sense to put all this info in one post so it is easier to access, so here it is.
Butterfly Peacock Bass Species Description
The Butterfly Peacock [...]
Wed, October 28 2009 » All About Peacock Bass » 1 Comment
Peacock Bass are believed to live approximately 6 years. During the first 16 to 18 months of a Peacock Bass’s life it will grow very rapidly and will reach a size of 12 to 14 inches. Once they have reached this stage of maturity they begin to get heavier & add on some girth [...]
Sun, September 13 2009 » All About Peacock Bass » No Comments
Peacock Bass feed primarily on fish during day light hours. They themselves are a non-native species that were intentionally released into South Florida Fisheries by the FWC to control the spread of other non-native species such as the Spotted Tilapia & the Mayan Cichlid.
The Peacock Bass is a vicious predator and will use great speed [...]
Fri, September 11 2009 » All About Peacock Bass » No Comments
The Peacock Bass Spawning season in South Florida is from April through September typically peaking between the months of May & June. During this special time the male Peacock Bass will develop what’s called a nuchal hump.
This is the lump you see on top of the head directly above the gill plates in many photos. [...]
Thu, September 10 2009 » All About Peacock Bass » No Comments
Peacock Bass are found in many fresh water habitats in Dade & Broward Counties here in South Florida. They inhabit man made rock pits, lakes, slow flowing canals & many of the lateral canals that connect to the main canal systems. The lake you see in the background of this picture is a man made [...]
Thu, September 10 2009 » All About Peacock Bass » No Comments
Peacock Bass were introduced to large coastal canals in South East Florida by the FWC in 1984. Low water temperatures and intolerance of saltwater prevent this species from becoming abundant outside of coastal Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Some of the more prominent locations for Peacock Bass in Broward County are; Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, [...]
Thu, September 10 2009 » All About Peacock Bass » No Comments
The Peacock Bass was introduced to Florida in 1984 by the FWC to help control the spread of other invasive species such as the Spotted Tilapia & the Mayan Cichlid. The Peacock Bass is a ferocious predator that is shaped similar to the Large Mouth Black Bass & in many cases inhabits the same waters [...]
Thu, September 10 2009 » All About Peacock Bass » No Comments
