Fishing For

North African catfish

4.0
(132)
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
(18)
Vaal River
Fezile Dabi, Free State
37 Catches
4.0
(21)
Vaal River
-26.872519, 27.395938
36 Catches
4.0
(8)
Pienaars River
City of Tshwane, Gauteng
26 Catches
3.0
(7)
Olifantsnek Dam
Bojanala, North West
21 Catches
4.0
(14)
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
(9)
Vaal River
-26.760543, 27.693867
14 Catches

Top Baits For Catching North African catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1102)
69 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(134)
35 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Frog/Toad
4.0
(31)
29 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Bread
4.0
(197)
11 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms
4.0
(283)
10 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(112)
9 Catches
Natural Baits by Insects Fresh Water Crickets
4.0
(36)
9 Catches
Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Prawns
4.0
(120)
7 Catches

Recently Caught North African catfish

Ljaggiwright@gmail.com Jaggi Wright

1 hour ago
 • 
Cape Winelands, Western Cape

North African catfish
24 lb 5 oz
8 likes

Lady K

1 day ago
 • 
Ugu, KwaZulu-Natal

North African catfish
2 lb 3 oz
1
12 likes • 2 comments
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Iwan Germishuys

1 day ago
 • 
Cape Winelands, Western Cape

Nice day at the waters !

North African catfish
11 lb
1
14 likes

Iwan Germishuys

1 day ago
 • 
Cape Winelands, Western Cape

Caught a Monster PB Catfish ! Believe it or not we caught it ons salt water Pilchards 😂 If it works it works I guess. This monster was 11,1kg and 102cm / 1m 2cm !!

North African catfish
24 lb 6 oz
1
17 likes • 4 comments

Migael V. Riet

2 days ago
 • 
Fezile Dabi, Free State

North African catfish
5 lb 10 oz
1
8 likes

Migael V. Riet

2 days ago
 • 
Fezile Dabi, Free State

North African catfish
4 lb 13 oz
1
8 likes • 1 comment

Juan Kellerman

3 days ago
 • 
Sedibeng, Gauteng

North African catfish
1 lb 2 oz
5 likes

Janta van Wyk

2 days ago
 • 
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

#Westdene Dam #Catfish #Spinning Combo #2.585kg

North African catfish
5 lb 11 oz
2
12 likes
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