Oscar
Astronotus ocellatus
- 5lakes
- 101logged catches
- 2.7 kg heaviest logged
Oscar (Astronotus Ocellatus) is a species of fish from the cichlid family native to South America that has been introduced to other areas, including the United States. This fish typically prefers slow-moving white-water habitats, and can often be found under submerged branches. Fish of this species are usually darkly coloured with yellow-ringed spots on their dorsal fin. Oscar usually weigh around 0.2 to 0.5 kg, but have been reported to sometimes grow to 1 kg (2 lb). These fish are carnivorous, feeding predominantly on crayfish, worms and insects.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Bloodworms 31 
Red Worms 8 
Pinkies 5 
Marshmallows 4 
Curd Dough 4 
Dough balls 2 
Semolina Balls 2 
Mayflies 1 
Wax Worms 1 Lures
Barbless Nano Spinner 2 g, #2 
Craw 2.5 cm 
Tube 5 cm 
Spinner 4 g, #1/0 Best setups by lake 5 lakes with data
Amazonian Maze — 30 catches , best 2.7 kg
- Bloodworms Hook #1 Feeder bottom 4×
- Bloodworms Hook #1/0 Float Shore 101 m 3×
- Bloodworms Hook #1/0 Feeder bottom Shore 2×
- Red Worms Hook #2 Float 50 m 2×
Marron River — 22 catches , best 1.26 kg
- Bloodworms Hook #1/0 Float 50 m 3×
- Marshmallows Hook #1/0 Float 50 m 2×
- Bloodworms Hook #1/0 Feeder bottom 2×
- Semolina Balls Hook #1/0 Float 50 m 2×
Everglades — 22 catches , best 0.88 kg
- Bloodworms Hook #1/0 Float 35 m 3×
- Bloodworms Hook #4 Feeder bottom 3×
- Bloodworms Hook #1 Float 32.5 m 2×
- Marshmallows Hook #1 Feeder bottom Shore 1×
Maku-Maku Lake — 16 catches , best 1.59 kg
- Curd Dough Hook #1/0 Float 40 m 3×
- Red Worms Hook #1/0 Feeder bottom Shore 1×
- Bloodworms Hook #1 Feeder bottom 1×
- Red Worms Hook #1/0 Float 80 m 1×
Blue Crab Island — 11 catches , best 0.8 kg
- Bloodworms Hook #1 Feeder bottom 2×
- Pinkies Hook #2 Float 37.5 m 2×
- Pinkies Hook #1 Float Boat 83 m 1×
- Mayflies Hook #1 Float 30 m 1×
How to catch
How to catch a unique Oscar? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Oscar would be to use Bloodworms on a size #1 hook.
If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Spinners. The most successful lure is Beetle Spinner 4 g, #1/0.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
Nano Spoon 4 g, #1 
Nano Spoon 4 g, #1 
Nano Spoon 4 g, #1 Data compiled from fp-collective and the Fishing Planet Wiki . Snapshot taken 2026-08-20. Game content and imagery © Fishing Planet LLC.