pee wee Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 As the reports of cold fronts on the weather channel begin to pick up, this is the time of year I start to cringe. It's no secret the peas were relatively stacked in the osborne-ida chain with some pretty consistent action over the summer, but my question is how far north have they made it and should I be hopeful for movement into the northern reaches of the county? What's the furthest north you guys have caught em? Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted October 8, 2014 Super User Posted October 8, 2014 The farthest north I have caught them is Lake Osborne, although I didn't fish it this year. I caught many over the summer a bit south, I caught 3 this past Monday. Quote
wrat Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 Lake Osbourne was stacked this past weekend couple over 4# and numerous smaller..Lake Clarke has had a few but not nearly as consistent Quote
kikstand454 Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 I'm interested in this as well as I will be coming down around Xmas to Melbourne and really want to sneak south to catch a peacock. Bucket list and all that. I'm a little nervous though about going all the way to Miami and not knowing the area at all. Was hoping to find some farther north... Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted October 12, 2014 Super User Posted October 12, 2014 Melbourne is still quite ways from Lake Osborne, tack on another 60 or so to Miami. Peacock fishing is different in my area as compared to Miami. Down there the peacocks are much more aggressive, just about any kind of lure is going to catch them, one of the most prolific baits to use is a crappie jig. In my area the peas are way less aggressive, quite often I have to tease them with 20 or more casts, up here the locals use roostertails and jigs, I tie my own 1/8 marabou. I do catch them on hard lures but not like I do in Miami. The guides around here for the most part are using shiners, which is almost a can't miss. I have places where I get them but I don't score every time. Quote
Gotfishyfingers? Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 The Ida/Osborne chain is the furthest north I ever caught them to. Palm beach county in general is considered extreme north for them. They can't handle cold very good at all. I wouldn't expect to find them any further then you do now, ever. Every few years S. Fl gets some good cold fronts and they die off real bad up there, Even the Iguanas die up there. Quote
kikstand454 Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Yeah. .... I wasn't expecting to catch them in Melbourne ..... I was just hoping to not have to go all the way to Miami- for both time and safety reasons. It appears as though lake osborne is right off a main hwy. Easy to get in and out. I don't know where to even start in Miami or how to get there once I do. It will be me and my fiance in kayaks. Not trying to thread jack here. .... just also interested in areas to catch peacocks this winter. Quote
pee wee Posted October 13, 2014 Author Posted October 13, 2014 no worries kik! just trying to get the dirt on the peas. I've heard the furthest north has been just south of the PBI airport. Makes sense as the canal system connects to Ida-Ozz. Quote
Tim Kelly Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Are there and Peacock bass in the keys? Would be a nice bonus to have a chance at catching one on my Keys trip next April. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted October 14, 2014 Super User Posted October 14, 2014 Being in a kayak is a great advantage, however it does make site casting for them a bit harder. Peas like to hang out right near the bank, walking the shoreline at times gives a better visual. There are people on this site that know Lake Ida/Osborne by boat better than I do. I do know by experience fishing near the PB airport @ Osborne holds peas, especially near the Lantana bridge, peas like to be near or under bridges. I know of a few spots in Lake Ida, which is closer to my home. If you do get to Miami not only are there bigger peas for the most part but the chances are good for snook, tarpon and some nice jacks in the same water. I don't think there are peas in the keys. Quote
pee wee Posted October 26, 2014 Author Posted October 26, 2014 @ Tim kelly stop in Homestead before you get down to the keys, plenty of peas down there Quote
Tim Kelly Posted October 26, 2014 Posted October 26, 2014 OK, thanks. Can you get shore access to the canals or ponds with them in easily? Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted October 27, 2014 Super User Posted October 27, 2014 OK, thanks. Can you get shore access to the canals or ponds with them in easily? The answer is yes but I don't recommend fishing for peacocks from shore in Palm Beach County, in Dade county it's an entirely different ball game. We do not have Amazon black bar peacocks, ours our butterfly peacocks, much smaller. It's hit and miss around here, in Dade it's almost a sure thing and they go bigger and more aggressive. Quote
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