Goliath Tigerfish
Hydrocynus goliath
Goliath Tigerfish in Fishing Planet. Find it in Congo River. Bait options include Shiners, Large Minnows, Small Tilapia.
How to catch Goliath TigerfishBaits
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
Club-Series Deep Runner 10 m, #6/0
Club-Series Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0
Club-Series Glow-Holo Crankbait 2.5 m, #6/0
Club-Series Hunched Runner 8 m, #4/0
Club-Series Jerkbait 42 g, #4/0
Club-Series Triple Runner 6 m, #4/0
Club-Series Walker 14 g, #4/0
Crankbait 1 m, #2/0
Crankbait 1 m, #3/0
Crankbait 2 m, #3/0
Crankbait 2 m, #5/0
Crankbait 2.5 m, #3/0
Crankbait 2.5 m, #4/0
Crankbait 2.5 m, #5/0
Crankbait 2.5 m, #6/0
Crankbait 3.5 m, #2/0
Crankbait 3.5 m, #4/0
Crankbait 3.5 m, #6/0
Crankbait 5 m, #3/0
Crankbait 5 m, #4/0
Crankbait 5 m, #6/0
Crankbait 7 m, #3/0
Crankbait 7 m, #4/0
Crankbait 9 m, #2/0
Crankbait 9 m, #4/0
Crankbait 9 m, #6/0
Deep Runner 10 m, #4/0
Deep Runner 10 m, #6/0
Deep Runner 12 m, #6/0
Deep Runner 12 m, #8/0
Deep Runner 8 m, #4/0
Deep Runner 8 m, #6/0
Duck Lure 56 g, #10/0
Fire Opal Jerkbait 42 g, #8/0
Flat Spoon 18 g, #3/0
Flat Spoon 28 g, #4/0
Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0
Flat Spoon 56 g, #8/0
Flat Spoon 7 g, #2/0
Freaky Walker 15 g, #2/0
Freaky Walker 21 g, #3/0
Golem Lure 2 m, #8/0
Grizzly Claw Bullet Spinner 36 g, #4/0
Hunched Runner 1 m, #1/0
Hunched Runner 1 m, #4/0
Hunched Runner 2.5 m, #2/0
Hunched Runner 2.5 m, #6/0
Hunched Runner 4 m, #3/0
Hunched Runner 4 m, #7/0
Hunched Runner 6 m, #2/0
Hunched Runner 6 m, #4/0
Hunched Runner 8 m, #2/0
Hunched Runner 8 m, #4/0
Hunched Runner 8 m, #5/0
Jerkbait 18 g, #3/0
Jerkbait 42 g, #6/0
Jolly Bullet Spinner 36 g, #4/0
Jolly Jerkbait 42 g, #6/0
Jolly Walker 14 g, #3/0
Labradorite Flat Spoon 28 g, #6/0
Merry Hunched Runner 6 m, #2/0
Patriotic Walker 14 g, #3/0
Shaman Duck Lure 56 g, #10/0
Slimy Crank 42 g, #6/0
Star-Spangled Crankbait 3.5 m, #5/0
Stout Walker 28 g, #3/0
Striped Jerkbait 42 g, #6/0
Triple Runner 1 m, #2/0
Triple Runner 1 m, #4/0
Triple Runner 2.5 m, #3/0
Triple Runner 2.5 m, #5/0
Triple Runner 4 m, #1/0
Triple Runner 4 m, #3/0
Triple Runner 6 m, #2/0
Triple Runner 6 m, #3/0
Trophy Bullet Spinner 36 g, #4/0
Trophy Crankbait 2 m, #5/0
Trophy Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0
Trophy Walker 14 g, #3/0
Twerky Runner 5 m, #3/0
Twerky Runner 5 m, #5/0
Twerky Runner 5 m, #7/0
Twerky Runner 6 m, #3/0
Twerky Runner 6 m, #5/0
Twerky Runner 6 m, #7/0
Twerky Runner 7 m, #3/0
Twerky Runner 7 m, #5/0
Twerky Runner 7 m, #7/0
Walker 10 g, #1/0
Walker 14 g, #3/0
Walker 28 g, #3/0
Walker 42 g, #4/0
Walker 56 g, #4/0
Walker 64 g, #5/0
Wasp Walker 35 g, #6/0
Water Vole Walker 56 g, #7/0
X-Series Bullet Spinner 36 g, #4/0
X-Series Crankbait 2.5 m, #6/0
X-Series Crankbait 3.5 m, #4/0
X-Series Crankbait 5 m, #6/0
X-Series Deep Runner 10 m, #6/0
X-Series Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0
X-Series Freaky Walker 25 g, #4/0
X-Series Hunched Runner 8 m, #4/0
X-Series Jerkbait 42 g, #4/0
X-Series Triple Runner 6 m, #4/0
X-Series Walker 14 g, #4/0
Where to fish
Size by waterway
| Waterway | Fish class | Maximum weight |
|---|---|---|
| Congo River | Common, Trophy, Unique | 52 kg |
Fishing guide
The Goliath Tigerfish (Hydrocynus goliath) is the largest of Tigerfish species, all of which are vicious predators boasting prominent dagger-like teeth. It tends to wait in ambush behind underwater boulders in places with reverse flow near rapids and quickwaters. This fish enjoys excellent eyesight and can feel low-frequency vibrations emitted by its prey. It is strong enough to attack a 30-kg (66 lb) catfish and literally cut it in half.
The Goliath Tigerfish is also incredibly large: the largest recorded specimen was almost 2 m (6 feat) long and weighed more than 50 kg (110 lb)! It’s not easy to catch it, but it’s possible if you have reliable equipment, a sharp hook, and the ability to stay alert for a long time.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Goliath Tigerfish would be to use Large Minnows on a size #8/0 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.