Red Peacock Bass
Cichla mirianae · Bass family
- 1lakes
- 42logged catches
- 6.87 kg heaviest logged
Red Peacock Bass (Cichla mirianae) is a tropical freshwater fish that tends to inhabit lagoons, waterways and flood plains of South American rivers. It prefers areas with slow currents and plenty of cover, such as sunken logs and submerged trees. Red Peacock Bass are notable for their vivid reddish coloration with three characteristic spots on the sides. The color of its back can vary from golden yellow to olive, and it changes to yellow or red closer to the belly. An adult specimen can be about 35-60 cm in length and 1-3 kg in weight. In particularly favourable conditions they can grow to be 7kg. Like other cichlids, this active predator is ready to eat anything that moves and can fit into its mouth.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Aracu Minnow Lures
Leprechaun Buzzbait 28 g, #4/0 
X-Series Spinnerbait 14 g, #2/0 
Swimbait 71 g, #5/0 
Buzzbait 24 g, #4/0 
X-Series Walker 14 g, #4/0 
Buzzbait 28 g, #5/0 
Walker 64 g, #5/0 Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data
Marron River — 42 catches , best 6.87 kg
- Leprechaun Buzzbait 28 g, #4/0 Spinning 5×
- X-Series Spinnerbait 14 g, #2/0 Spinning 5×
- Swimbait 71 g, #5/0 Spinning 4×
- Buzzbait 24 g, #4/0 Spinning Boat 2×
How to catch
How to catch a unique Red Peacock Bass? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Red Peacock Bass would be to use Aracu Minnow on a size #7/0 hook.
If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Buzzbaits. The most successful lure is Green/Orange Leprechaun Buzzbait 28 g, #4/0.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
Small Minnows 
Shiners 
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