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Best peacock bass (tucunaré) lakes in Hawaii

14 Hawaii waters hold peacock bass (tucunaré). Ranked below by size and depth-data quality — open any water to see exactly where to fish it: depth contours, scored spots with plain-English reasons, seasonal windows and bait picks. Tropical, sight-hunting ambush predator. Loves warm water, cover and points, and feeds hardest in bright midday sun.

1. Lake Wilson (Wahiawā Reservoir) — 88 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Smallmouth Bass
2. Waita Reservoir — 50 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
3. Kapaia Reservoir — 35 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
4. Alexander Reservoir — 35 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
5. Wailua Reservoir — 40 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Smallmouth Bass
6. Upper Helemano Reservoir — 30 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
7. Halenanahu Reservoir — 30 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
8. Aepoeha Reservoir — 25 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
9. Puu Ka Ele Reservoir — 25 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
10. Waiale Reservoir — 30 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
11. Aepo Reservoir — 20 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
12. Kalihiwai Reservoir — 30 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
13. Mauka Reservoir — 25 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
14. Waiakalua Reservoir — 25 ft max · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill

When to fish peacock bass (tucunaré) in Hawaii

• Spring 2–12 ft — Aggressive and shallow near cover, points and rock — fast, flashy presentations trigger reaction strikes.
• Summer 3–15 ft — Points, rock and timber close to deeper water; keep it moving — peacocks chase.
• Fall 3–15 ft — Chase baitfish onto points and cover in the warm hours.
• Winter 6–22 ft — In cooler water peacocks slide to deeper structure and warmth; target the warmest part of the day.

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