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Peacock bass fishing in Florida

Florida offers excellent and some of the only fishing for peacocks in the US. Anglers can explore almost any body of freshwater in in south Florida, from weedy lakes, and ponds to ditches and still backwaters where this introduced species thrives.

Types of Peacock bass in Florida

Best baits and lures for Peacock bass in Florida

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Peacock bass.

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Latest Peacock bass fishing reports in Florida

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Butterfly peacock bass

Lake Riviera

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Lake Riviera

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Butterfly peacock bass

Belle Aire Canal

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Butterfly peacock bass

C. Stanley Weaver Canal

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Butterfly peacock bass

Sky Lake

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Butterfly peacock bass

Boca Bay

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Butterfly peacock bass

Mowry Canal

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Butterfly peacock bass

Monroe County Coast

14 in · 2 lb

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Butterfly peacock bass

Lake Sago

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Butterfly peacock bass

Boca Bay

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Regulations for Peacock bass in Florida

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