Fishing For

North African catfish

4.0
(168)
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
46 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
4.0
(15)
Magalies River
Bojanala, North West
18 Catches
3.0
(6)
Sonstraal Dam Pond
Cape-Town, Western Cape
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
(1148)
92 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(141)
46 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
(238)
20 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Bread
4.0
(229)
18 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(119)
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

Adriaan Van biljon

5 days ago
 • 
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

North African catfish
7 likes

Steyn Terblanche

6 days ago
 • 
City of Cape Town, Western Cape

North African catfish
4 lb 7 oz
13 likes
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Herlu Venter

1 week ago
 • 
Cape Winelands, Western Cape

North African catfish
44 lb 1 oz
9 likes

Herlu Venter

1 week ago
 • 
Cape Winelands, Western Cape

North African catfish
10 likes

Keegan Nellmapius

6 days ago
 • 
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

North African catfish
6 lb 12 oz
10 likes

Connor Smith

1 week ago
 • 
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

North African catfish
6 lb 12 oz
7 likes

Steyn Terblanche

1 week ago
 • 
City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Hard fight but lekker fight

North African catfish
17 lb 10 oz
13 likes

Waldo Botha

1 week ago
 • 
Dr Kenneth Kaunda, North West

North African catfish
4 lb 14 oz
1
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