Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla Orinocensis
- 1lakes
- 60logged catches
- 4.59 kg heaviest logged
Orinoco Peacock Bass (Cichla Orinocensis) is a large species of Peacock Bass native to the Rio Negro and Orinoco River basins in South America that usually prefers to inhabit slow-moving blackwater rivers. These fish are easily distinguished by their tropical coloration: golden shimmering bodies with large dark spots on the sides and a blueish dorsal fin. Orinoco Peacock Bass can reach up to about 62 cm in length with a maximum recorded weight of around 5 kg. These fish are aggressive predators that will eat any fish big enough to fit in their large mouths.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Lures
Mouse Lure 48 g, #7/0 
Major Popper 42 g, #5/0 
Walker 28 g, #3/0 
Swimbait 71 g, #5/0 
Swimbait 71 g, #5/0 
Walker 64 g, #5/0 
Swimbait 71 g, #5/0 Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data
Amazonian Maze — 60 catches , best 4.59 kg
- Mouse Lure 48 g, #7/0 Spinning 5×
- Major Popper 42 g, #5/0 Spinning 3×
- Walker 28 g, #3/0 Spinning 3×
- Swimbait 71 g, #5/0 Spinning 3×
How to catch
How to catch a unique Orinoco Peacock Bass?
If you want to catch Orinoco Peacock Bass using a spinning setup, you should go for some Walkers. The most successful lure is Black Mouse Lure 48 g, #7/0.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
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