African Tigerfish

African Tigerfish

Hydrocynus vittatus

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African Tigerfish in Fishing Planet. Find it in Congo River. Bait options include Shiners, Large Minnows, Small Tilapia.

How to catch African Tigerfish

Baits

Lures

13 Arrows Deep Runner 6 m, #3/0

Anniversary Bullet Spinner 30 g, #3/0

Anniversary Deep Runner 10 m, #5/0

Anniversary Flat Spoon 50 g, #7/0

Anniversary Hunched Runner 8 m, #5/0

Anniversary Jerkbait 26 g, #4/0

Anniversary Triple Runner 2.5 m, #4/0

Anniversary Walker 42 g, #4/0

Bullet Spinner 24 g, #2/0

Bullet Spinner 36 g, #4/0

Club-Series Bullet Spinner 36 g, #4/0

Club-Series Crankbait 3.5 m, #4/0

Where to fish

Size by waterway

WaterwayFish classMaximum weight
Congo RiverCommon, Trophy, Unique29 kg

Fishing guide

The African Tigerfish (Hydrocynus vittatus) is a large, greedy, and aggressive predator, sporting razor-sharp teeth, muscular body, and characteristic tiger-stripes. This fish can hunt at all depths, usually in places with a strong current, keeping closer to the surface during the day and staying at the bottom at night. When being reeled in, the Tigerfish (one of the fastest fish species on the planet) is extremely feisty, often jumps out of the water, and can easily cut the leader! It feeds on most small fish species and can weigh over 25 kg (55 lb).

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch African Tigerfish would be to use Large Minnows on a size #7/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Flat Spoons.

The most successful lure is Yellow/Silver Trophy Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0.