Fishing for Lake Gatun peacock bass

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The Lake Gatun peacock bass is a vibrant freshwater fish known for its striking yellow and green coloration with dark vertical bars. Typically reaching 12-20 inches and weighing 3-5 pounds, it thrives in the warm, slow-moving waters of Lake Gatun. This predatory fish primarily feeds on smaller fish and exhibits aggressive hunting behavior, often ambushing its prey. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Lake Gatun peacock bass

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