Fishing For

North African catfish

4.0
(120)
1.1K 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
4.0
(19)
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
(11)
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
(7)
Vaal River
-26.760543, 27.693867
14 Catches

Top Baits For Catching North African catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1004)
66 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(124)
32 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
(182)
10 Catches
Natural Baits by Insects Fresh Water Crickets
4.0
(35)
9 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(106)
9 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms
4.0
(258)
9 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn
4.0
(203)
7 Catches

Recently Caught North African catfish

Edward Hemmit

17 hours ago
 • 
Collier County, Florida

North African catfish
3 likes

Dawid Esterhuizen

1 week ago
 • 
City of Tshwane, Gauteng

North African catfish
4 lb 8 oz
6 likes • 1 comment
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Wesley Hansman

1 week ago
 • 
Campbell County, Kentucky

North African catfish
7 likes

Kehan Labuschagne

1 week ago
 • 
Cacadu, Eastern Cape

Pb catfish

North African catfish
14 lb 5 oz
12 likes • 5 comments

Coenraad Van der Westhuizen

1 week ago
 • 
Dr Kenneth Kaunda, North West

North African catfish
4 lb 7 oz
5 likes

Joshua Le Roux

1 week ago
 • 
iLembe, KwaZulu-Natal

Weren't sure what fish were in here, but barbel is always a safe bet🤙🏼

North African catfish
8
7 likes

Jonathan Tunmer

2 days ago
 • 
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

North African catfish
5 lb 15 oz
1
8 likes • 1 comment

Ryan Van Der Walt

2 weeks ago
 • 
City of Cape Town, Western Cape

North African catfish
1 lb 2 oz
1
10 likes
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