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.
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Regulations for Peacock bass in Florida
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FAQ
Anglers in Florida commonly catch several Peacock bass species, including Butterfly peacock bass, according to reports from Fishbrain members.
These species can be found in many coastal waters, rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Peacock bass are caught in coastal waters, rivers and streams throughout Florida. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Monroe County Coast, Pinellas County Coast, and Tampa Bay.
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Peacock bass have recently been caught.