Tigerfish is the common name for a variety of species from several different families of fish, usually on account of their colouration or otherwise fearsome appearance.

 

Alestiidae

Several species in the genus Hydrocynus of the family Alestiidae are called "tigerfish" and are particularly prized as gamefish. These African fish are found in many rivers and lakes on the continent and are fierce predators with distinctive protruding teeth.

The two most common species are probably most recognizable in Southern Africa. The first is the Goliath tigerfish (Hydrocynus goliath), which is found in the Congo River system, the largest of the family. The second-largest, and the southernmost species, is the tigerfish (Hydrocynus vittatus), commonly found in the Zambezi River and in the two biggest lakes along the Zambezi, Lake Kariba in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Cabora Bassa in Mozambique and Jozini dam in South Africa.

 

Jozini Tiger fishing

Jozini Dam is probably the most underrated tiger fishing destinations in Africa! The tiger fish populations have slowly grown since the Jozini dam was build in 1972, and now lake Jozini is tiger fishing paradise, with a very healthy tiger fish population and many big tiger fish, up to 10kg being caught regularly at Jozini Dam all year round.

At Jozini, tiger fishing areas vary from deep drop-offs, shallow flats, reed beds, weed beds and open water. At Jozini, Tiger fish are caught on artificial lures, flies and a variety of baits including liver, sardine fillets and live bait (no casting allowed).

 Jozini Tiger fishing - Boat and Skipper Hire

We have fully equipped boats and experienced skippers and fishing guides who will take you to the best tiger fishing spots on lake Jozini and show you the best ways to catch Tiger fish. Shore fishing for tiger fish at Jozini is very limited and to fish properly, you need a boat.

 

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