Freshwater
Goliath Tigerfish
Hydrocynus goliath
- Peak season
- Dry season (June-September)
- Length range
- 60–150 cm
- Weight range
- 5–50 kg
- Typical depth
- 1–15 m
Habitat
Congo River basin rapids, pools, and large tributaries. Found in fast-flowing water with deep pools and heavy current.
Behavior
One of the most fearsome freshwater predators on Earth. Massive teeth and incredible power; known to attack prey its own size.
Best techniques
- Heavy spinning with large lures
- Trolling with heavy diving plugs
- Live bait on steel wire
- Fly fishing with massive streamers on heavy rods
