Peacock Bass Help

[tshare18]

Im heading to Bass Pro in Dania Beach tomorrow with a friend of mine. We plan on staying down there and fishing for peacock most of tomorrow. I was wondering if anybody can point me to a good spot that has peacock bass around that area. We just need to catch one each and I'll be happy. (bank fishing)

[SirSnookalot]

Head west on Griffin Rd (that's where BPS is) to I-75, fish that canal or any ones in the general area.  

[tshare18]

Head west on Griffin Rd (that's where BPS is) to I-75, fish that canal or any ones in the general area.

Thanks hopefully Im back on here posting pics tomorrow night of some peacocks

[fstr385]

wolf park has a lot of peacock bass in it not to far from there

[tshare18]

wolf park has a lot of peacock bass in it not to far from there

Thanks. Im willing to drive where ever I have to to catch one. They pretty much bite everything except worms right?

[BassinLou]

Pea's in my experience like fast moving lures. They only time I have had luck with them using plastics is if I come across a bed, and then they can really get aggressive. Most of my luck with them has been with some sort of jerk bait. Good luck.

[fstr385]

Ive caught all mine on chart/black, chart/white cranks and spinners. spring and sunny colors would probably work well too. Burn em!

[tshare18]

Im probably going to throw my firetiger lipless crank then. I just want one at least!

[Shane Procell]

Head west on Griffin Rd (that's where BPS is) to I-75, fish that canal or any ones in the general area.  

 

That's where I would have sent him as well. That must be the best known PeaCock spot in South Florida. I have been seeing a couple of them on beds as of two weeks ago.

[tshare18]

Can those canals be fished from the bank? Any tips to catch one?

[Shane Procell]

Yes they are all bank canals. Park near the new Temple being built in front of the park. I-75 and Griffin

[derekxec]

you pretty much cant go wrong with a fast moving lure since they are pretty aggressive...i kill them on a yo-zuri minnow reeling it in very fast 

[SirSnookalot]

Those canals are very low banked in that area, not high like we have in Palm Beach County.  Last time I was there i did see tarpon rolling as well, couldn't get a strike and a 6'6 6'12 spinning rod wouldn't have cut the mustard anyway.

[tshare18]

No Peacocks. I tried the Griffin & 75 canal. I also tried Wolf Lake Park. I seen 2 there. I also talked to a guy who told me a spot and I fished there. (close to Griffin/75) I seen a few there too. I had a nice 3-4 lber chase it twice and I had something hit my popper but I didnt land any Peacocks. Im going to try again soon. Thanks for the advice.

[BassinLou]

At least you saw signs of life and  got your heart pumping. We are entering a nice part of the year for pea's. Summer time is brutal for us, but pea's are easier to come by. You will be a pro in no time. Keep at it.