Fishing For

North African catfish

4.0
(169)
1.6K 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
47 Catches
4.0
(21)
Vaal River
Fezile Dabi, Free State
43 Catches
4.0
(13)
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
20 Catches
3.0
(7)
Sonstraal Dam Pond
Cape-Town, Western Cape
19 Catches
4.0
(15)
Magalies River
Bojanala, North West
18 Catches
4.0
(18)
Aston Lake
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
17 Catches

Top Baits For Catching North African catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1153)
93 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(141)
47 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Frog/Toad
4.0
(31)
32 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn
4.0
(239)
20 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Bread
4.0
(230)
18 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(120)
14 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms
4.0
(295)
13 Catches
Natural Baits by Insects Fresh Water Crickets
4.0
(36)
10 Catches

Recently Caught North African catfish

Lady K

11 hours ago
 • 
Ugu, KwaZulu-Natal

North African catfish
15 likes

Lady K

11 hours ago
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Ugu, KwaZulu-Natal

North African catfish
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Lady K

2 days ago
 • 
Ugu, KwaZulu-Natal

4 nights at Lake Eland, and Arthur is in with the biggest barbel. We'll done Arthur 👌🏻

North African catfish
18 lb 3 oz
20 likes

Marcel Swart

5 days ago
 • 
Dr Kenneth Kaunda, North West

Use a muddy head

North African catfish
37 lb 1 oz
19 likes • 5 comments

Jacques de Villiers

5 days ago
 • 
City of Cape Town, Western Cape

North African catfish
16 likes • 3 comments

Kyle Pick

4 days ago
 • 
Uthungulu, KwaZulu-Natal

North African catfish
46 lb 13 oz
1
11 likes

Ahron van Heerden

1 week ago
 • 
Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga

Baber saam met oupa, hierdie dam is voll!visse

North African catfish
1
7 likes

Servaas De Kock

1 week ago
 • 
City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Nice catfish

North African catfish
6 lb 1 oz
1
10 likes
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