Fishing For

North African catfish

4.0
(122)
1.2K Catches
Discover everything you need to know about catching North African catfish. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.
Average Length
3.0 ft
Maximum Length
5.6 ft
Maximum Weight
132.3 lbs
Depth Range
0.0 - 262.5 ft
Temperature Range
46.4 - 95.0 ºF

Top Fishing Spots To Catch North African catfish

4.0
(17)
Vaal River
Fezile Dabi, Free State
34 Catches
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(21)
Vaal River
-26.872519, 27.395938
34 Catches
4.0
(8)
Pienaars River
City of Tshwane, Gauteng
26 Catches
3.0
(7)
Olifantsnek Dam
Bojanala, North West
21 Catches
4.0
(12)
Magalies River
Bojanala, North West
18 Catches
4.0
(15)
Rodekoppies Dam
Bojanala, North West
16 Catches
4.0
(16)
Aston Lake
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
15 Catches
3.0
(8)
Vaal River
-26.760543, 27.693867
14 Catches

Top Baits For Catching North African catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1067)
67 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(131)
33 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Frog/Toad
4.0
(29)
29 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Bread
4.0
(190)
10 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms
4.0
(272)
10 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(108)
9 Catches
Natural Baits by Insects Fresh Water Crickets
4.0
(36)
9 Catches
Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Prawns
4.0
(119)
7 Catches

Recently Caught North African catfish

Marthinus Britz

1 day ago
 • 
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

North African catfish
1
9 likes

Cash Thwaits

2 days ago
 • 
Cape Winelands, Western Cape

North African catfish
7 likes
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Coenraad Van der Westhuizen

2 days ago
 • 
Dr Kenneth Kaunda, North West

What a fight but totally worth it Such a small fish but got power

North African catfish
6 lb 10 oz
8 likes

Cash Thwaits

2 days ago
 • 
Cape Winelands, Western Cape

North African catfish
14 oz
3 likes

Kehan Labuschagne

2 weeks ago
 • 
Cacadu, Eastern Cape

Caught it on a 8ft rod with 4000 reel and 7kg line

North African catfish
14 lb 6 oz
1
17 likes

Grove Soccer 17

5 weeks ago
 • 
Chesterfield County, Virginia

North African catfish
3 oz
5 likes • 1 comment

Dewet Bester

5 weeks ago
 • 
Cape Winelands, Western Cape

A new Personal Best Catfish and a mad looking one

North African catfish
29 lb 10 oz
1
16 likes • 3 comments

Odin HunOfficial

5 weeks ago
 • 
Budapesti, Budapest

North African catfish
2
6 likes
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