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Best peacock bass (tucunaré) lakes in Puerto Rico

10 Puerto Rico waters hold peacock bass (tucunaré), 10 mapped with real state-agency depth surveys. 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. Lago La Plata — 79 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
2. Lago Guajataca — 89 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
3. Lago Dos Bocas — 69 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
4. Lago Loíza — 49 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
5. Lago Cerrillos — 213 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
6. Lago Caonillas — 131 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
7. Lago Carite — 69 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
8. Lago Lucchetti — 80 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
9. Lago Patillas — 61 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill
10. Lago Guayabal — 41 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass (Tucunaré), Tilapia, Bluegill

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When to fish peacock bass (tucunaré) in Puerto Rico

• 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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