Tiger Fishing

Hydrocynus, genus in the family Alestiidae, from the order Characiformes, found only on the African continent - The African Tiger Fish.

Yes you can go Tiger Fishing in South Africa! Lake Jozini is the most southern water body where tiger fish are found in Southern Africa. Other rivers with Tiger Fish is the Komati and the Olifants River that winds it’s way through the Kruger National Park. Fishing Charters are available in the Jozini area. So book yourself a day trip and come and enjoy the most fun that can be had fresh water fishing.

Tiger Fish is a game-fish that strikes hard and fights aggressively, this is what has made this fresh water fish so popular with anglers. Be careful of the sharp pointed teeth when removing your lure.

The Tiger Fish grows to maximum size of about 90 cm and can weigh in excess of 9 kg. They are voracious predators and use their teeth to attack fish much bigger than themselves.