The largest species is the goliath tiger hydrocynus goliath found in the congo. The weekend warrior package is a brilliant package for the less experienced or very busy tiger fish angler who only has the weekends to chase hisher dream fish. Tiger fish information about tiger fish total fisherman. James mcclintock is best known as a scientific expert on antarctica. A good way of finding tiger fish in the jozini dam is to drift along the bank with the wing while casting, or trolling spoons in shallow water all along the edge, preferably on the outside of weed beds.
This is the most southern species of tigerfish and the second largest with the current angling record of 16. Rory i agree 100% i have done the comp for the last 5 years and in that time never seen a fight but yes the guys do go large. According to igfa, the current world record tiger fish was landed by jennifer daynes. The average tiger fish caught on lake jozini is about 35cm long and 800g to 1kg in mass. Tiger fish gives birth to a generational foothold into a legacy that will continue to blossom with time. Hunting jozini tigers my style, an article written by mike from adventure fishing safaris on targeting tiger fish at lake jozini. Youll have better luck going out on a boat after them rather than fishing from shore, though i think its possible to get a fish from shore occasionally. Tiger fish fishing charters and guide on lake jozini also known as pongolapoort dam. Hydrocynus goliath is a piscivore, feeding on any fish it can overpower, including smaller conspecifics. Due to its reputation as an excellent game fish, the tigerfish hydrocynus forskalii needs no introduction to most fishermen in southern africa. When hunting, this fish uses the calmer eddies of the rapids to ambush its prey, using its keen sight to detect prey. A native of the congo river basin, the lualaba river, lake upemba and lake tanganyika in africa, its the largest member of the tigerfish clan, a genus of fierce predators with protruding, daggerlike teeth. Jozini dam accommodation accommodation information and. The tiger fish populations have slowly grown since the dam was build in 1972, and now it 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.
Pongola weather guide and fishing reports for those that are tiger fishing in lake jozini, south africa. Tiger fishing guide and charter at lake jozini pongolapoort dam, specialising in lure. Hoang chi t truong is a compelling memoir that follows a young womans journey through the turbulent years of the vietnam war to finding refuge in the us, and the challenges that came along the way, a story that is well captured in lyrical prose and in an. Tigerfishing packages and fishing trips on the zambezi and.
A massive tiger fish caught by brian the biggest yet. The main purpose of jozini, when it was built in 1973, was as an irrigation archtype dam, but it has become one of the most popular angling freshwater systems in south africa. Nkonkoni tiger fishing camp, located in jozini within the pongola game reserve is a fabulous place for a getaway. The tigerfish hydrocynus forskalii need no introduction with this species being the southernmost and second largest with the current angling record of. New york state freshwater fishing records nys dept. Cabora bassa in mozambique, and finally in the jozini dam in south africa. From its source in zambia to the indian ocean sea, the zambezi river spans 1 599 miles 2 574kms and touches the following countries.
A successful tiger fish hunt ends with a photograph a high five, big grins and a release. Yes, there is definitely tiger fishing in south africa. Tiger fishing at lake jozini with adventure fishing. Catch record submission time will determine the placing of your entry. Lake jozini is the only water in south africa where you find the ferocious, fighting tiger fish, an african game fish that thrills you as it jumps out the water, throwing its head from side to side trying to get off your line. The tiger fishing season is from august to early november and march to may although we fish throughout the year. Mike is a professional tiger fishing guide who knows this dam extremely well and.
The pongolapoort dam also known as jozini is situated in the north eastern part of. Mike is a professional tiger fishing guide who knows this dam extremely well and has guided there for many years, he shares a very successful method that he developed to target these ferocious fish. A memoir of a south vietnamese colonels daughter and her coming of age in. The secret to catching tiger fish with artificial lures is to fish very shallow, as shallow as 1m, but you have to move and find the fish. Another famous species, simply called the tigerfish hydrocynus vittatus, is commonly found in the southernly okavango delta, and the zambezi river, and also in the two biggest lakes along the zambezi, lake kariba which borders zimbabwe and zambia, and cabora bassa in mozambique, and finally in the jozini dam in south africa. Tiger fishing, bass fishing and saltwater fishing guide and charter. In the event that there is a loss of signal, continue with the process as the app will record the information and submit it once signal has been restored. The lake is surrounded by reserves on all sides, and is abundant in wild life. Hunting jozini tigers my style article on tiger fishing at lake. Tiger fishing wend warrior package min3 pax lake jozini is situated in kwazulunatal. The goliath tigerfish can reach a size of around 50 kgs the largest of the tigerfish and they are usually found in the congo river system and lake tanganyika. Lake jozini is the third largest lake in south africa and is the southernmost home of the tiger. There is the option of launching at either the southern or the northern part of the dam. The lodge has a selection of fishing rods and tackle for hire.
The african tigerfish is known as the fastest fresh water fish in african waters. Tigerfish can refer to fish from various families, and derives from official and colloquial. Tigerfish, any of several fishes so named on the basis of their pugnacity when caught, their fiercely predaceous habits, or their appearance. When your name is goliath, youd better be one humongous, ferocious creature, and the goliath tigerfish hydrocynus goliath definitely lives up to its moniker. Tiger fishing in jozini is slightly slower in the winter, but we catch good size tiger fish all year round at jozini. Tiger fishing shayamoya tiger fishing and game lodge. The popular fishing dam is home to tiger fish, crocodiles and hippos. Constant and accurate weather forecasts are needed in order for you to help determine where the current best fishing spot will be. Lake jozini is the most underrated tiger fishing destinations in africa. Congo including the congo, cuanza and the okavango and south in the pongola river.
Jozini river lodge was built in 2008 and designed for worldclass accommodation. Jozini dam is probably the most underrated tiger fishing destination in africa. Jozini dam has become the premier tigerfishing and hunting holiday destination in south africa, with tigerish and game populations now booming and many large fish being caught. Lake jozini, is a haven for many types of freshwater fish species and has to be one of the most diverse bodies of water in southern africa, there has been no confirmed species list of fish that occur in jozini, so this is our jozini fish species list, these fish either occur in the dam or are likely to be found in certain areas close to the inlet, the gorge and some hard to reach spots. Rates and trips tiger fishing bass fishing saltwater. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The official site of ari berts tv show aired on mnet, supersport and dstv. In african freshwaters, tigerfishes of the genus hydrocynus sometimes hydrocyon are admired game fishes of the characin family, characidae order cypriniformes. Tiger fishing in south africa at lake jozini also known as pongolapoort dam.
Large animal populations are also growing and jozini dam is now the. The other most common one is found in the zambezi river, lake kariba, cabora bassa and jozini dam. Numbers are limited and are at the discretion of ezemvelo kzn wildlife and the organizer. Weather conditions will always play a role in determining where you can fish. He has 25 years of research experience on the continent, has written an excellent book lost antarctica and is frequently interviewed on popular media outlets. It is the southern most extremity of the infamous tiger fish population due to our. The lake wall is in a 5km gorge in these mountains. When a target is noticed, the fish accelerates to chase it down. They are marked, depending on the species, with one or several dark. Nkonkoni tiger fishing camp in jozini, kwazulu natal. Team building tiger fishing package min 8 pax tiger fish occurs naturally in. Tiger fishing in kzn jozini dam tiger and yellow fish. Despite the dwindling water in kariba dam, tiger fishing fanatics will. Lake jozini, formerly known as the pongolapoort dam, is located in the northern part of the kwazulu natal province in south africa and is well known for its excellent tiger fishing.
We include information on tours in and around south africa, as well as full of articles, products, competitions and destinations with regards to fly, bait and all types of fishing. It was caught on live bait windy and cloudy conditions with clear water clarity at the tree at the dam entrance. Native to africa, the tiger fish is located in scores of rivers and lakes throughout the continent. Hunting jozini tigers my style article on tiger fishing. Adventure tiger fishing safaris on face book adventure tiger fishing. While staying at nkonkoni tiger fishing camp you can visit the bird sanctuary within the reserve and enjoy total tranquillity surrounded by nature. Catch and release any tiger fish wilfully brought back and dead will result in the disqualification of that boat and. From this love, jeremy and natasha are able to really understand and know her. Jozini tiger fishing, jozini, kwazulunatal, south africa. Tiger fish prefer warmer water in the winter, so avoid areas of upwelling of cold water. Lake jozini tiger fishing tiger fish fishing charters. Charter fishing trips and tours for tiger fish at lake jozini using spinning, drop shot, fly fishing and artificial lures. Lake jozini, which is formed by jozini dam, is the only spot that i know of, though, so im not sure if youll be in the area. Tagged fish have been found up to 7km away from where they were originally caught over a twomonth period.
The lodge provides bed and breakfast facilities in luxurious ensuite rooms and en. Lake jozini fish species list fish that can be caught in. Tiger fishing at lake jozini, tiger fishing at pongolapoort dam, bass fishing at inanda dam, bass fishing and goedertrouw dam, bass fishing at lake phobane, bass fishing at albert fall dam, boat hire, fishing charter and guide in kwazulunatal south africa. Privately managed by the blevin family who have lived in the area for many years, shayamoya exudes a warm and friendly atmosphere. Sealine south african angling and boating community freshwater angling tiger and yellow fish tiger fishing in kzn jozini dam. Dont hesitate ask a question, find out more, book a tiger fishing expedition, experience royal jozini big 6 big 5 plus tigers. The tiger fish populations have slowly grown since the jozini dam was build in 1972, and now lake jozini is tigerfishing 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. Although they can grow to quite large sizes, the african tiger fish can be seen as the equivalent to the south american piranha. Light tackle spinning for tiger fish with adventure fishing safaris in south africa on lake jozini, specialising in spinning and fly fishing for tiger fish and bass. Lake jozini is the third largest lake in south africa and is the southernmost home of the tiger fish. Pongola game reserve fishing report pongola game reserve. Lake jozini has a remarkable tiger fish population, a fish known to reach in excess of 9 kg. The largest one on record is said to have weighed 70 kg 154 pounds. This exclusively african gamefish strikes hard and fights aggressively, making this type of fishing a favourite among adrenaline seekers.
On occasion, up to 3 fish, each over 4kg, have been caught within 5 minutes. T he mighty zambezi river has become the number one destination for avid fresh water anglers to take on the ferocious tiger fish hydrocynus vittatus. Hunting jozini tigers my style, an article written by mike from adventure fishing. A memoir of a south vietnamese colonels daughter and her coming of age in america kindle edition by truong, hoang chi. It is ideal for a romantic getaway or a cosy overnight with the family. The tiger fish is the name generally used to refer to a variety of fish species of the genus hydrocynus.
Our establishment has 16 comfortably furnished double bedrooms. Jozini has become the best tiger fishing destination in south africa, and jozini dam is comparable to other tiger fishing spots including the okavango, kariba and cahora bassa. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading tigerfish. Tiger fishing charters with an experienced tiger fishing guide offering great tiger fishing packages and tours including a great boat for hire and top tackle to give you the best tiger fishing trip in south africa. Check out tripadvisor members 657 candid photos and videos. The 2020 competition will take place from 3rd to 4th april 2020 at the sodwana hengleklub campsite near jozini dam. We are serious about catching tiger fish and our skippers will take you to the best tiger fishing spots at jozini and spend the whole day on the water, with boats with the capability to explore the southern part of the jozini dam including the gorge. Tiger fishing lake jozini pongolapoort dam adventure. African fishing, a site packed with lots of information about fishing techniques and information for all areas in southern africa.
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