Fishing For

North African catfish

4.0
(154)
1.5K 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
(23)
Vaal River
-26.872519, 27.395938
46 Catches
4.0
(20)
Vaal River
Fezile Dabi, Free State
41 Catches
4.0
(9)
Pienaars River
City of Tshwane, Gauteng
29 Catches
3.0
(7)
Olifantsnek Dam
Bojanala, North West
21 Catches
4.0
(6)
Jan Wassenaar Dam
Mopani, Limpopo
19 Catches
4.0
(15)
Magalies River
Bojanala, North West
18 Catches
4.0
(17)
Aston Lake
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
17 Catches
4.0
(15)
Rodekoppies Dam
Bojanala, North West
17 Catches

Top Baits For Catching North African catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1133)
87 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(139)
41 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Frog/Toad
4.0
(31)
30 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Bread
4.0
(213)
17 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn
4.0
(231)
15 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms
4.0
(290)
13 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(116)
11 Catches
Natural Baits by Insects Fresh Water Crickets
4.0
(36)
9 Catches

Recently Caught North African catfish

Tristen Bester

22 hours ago
 • 
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

North African catfish
6 lb 6 oz
19 likes

Zander Le Roux

1 day ago
 • 
City of Tshwane, Gauteng

North African catfish
18 likes • 3 comments
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Sean Dalhouzie

1 day ago
 • 
City of Tshwane, Gauteng

My 1st catch for 2026, lekker snor vis 😆🤣wasn't the plan or target species, but I will take it 🎣🎣

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

Vern S

15 hours ago
 • 
City of Cape Town, Western Cape

North African catfish
4 lb 6 oz
15 likes • 1 comment

Lourens Visagie

3 days ago
 • 
City of Tshwane, Gauteng

North African catfish
1
8 likes

Zak Maasdorp

2 days ago
 • 
Cape Winelands, Western Cape

At the local river🤣

North African catfish
12 likes

Daniel du Plessis

2 days ago
 • 
Cape Winelands, Western Cape

Nice catfish🔥 jumped off the dock into the water to land him😂

North African catfish
4 lb 14 oz
1
16 likes

Reinhardt Ernst

3 days ago
 • 
West Rand, Gauteng

North African catfish
12 likes
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