Fishing For

North African catfish

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(146)

1.4K 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

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Vaal River

Fezile Dabi, Free State

-26.872519, 27.395938

City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Top Baits For Catching North African catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(1126)

80 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver

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(137)

36 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Frog/Toad

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(31)

29 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Bread

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(209)

15 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

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(289)

13 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn

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(229)

12 Catches

Natural Baits by Insects Fresh Water Crickets

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(36)

9 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat

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(116)

9 Catches

Recently Caught North African catfish

Jaco Burger

22 hours ago

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Cape Winelands, Western Cape

Species North African catfish

Weight 2 lb 3 oz

Gear 1

6 likes

Kyle Mew

23 hours ago

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Waterberg, Limpopo

My new PB Barber. 1.98kgs. Landed it on a new dangerous combination, SWG Oozing Float and F2 Fifty and Vampire Spray on the ball.

Species North African catfish

Weight 4 lb 6 oz

Gear 2

5 likes

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Dean van Vuuren

2 days ago

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Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

Species North African catfish

7 likes

Dean van Vuuren

2 days ago

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Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

Species North African catfish

7 likes

Dean van Vuuren

2 days ago

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Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

Species North African catfish

5 likes

Christopher Changfoot

2 days ago

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Cape Winelands, Western Cape

Beauty of a Catfish that neatly drifted into the net. No fight. 6/10 Catch.

Species North African catfish

Weight 4 lb 8 oz

9 likes

Dean van Vuuren

2 days ago

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Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

Species North African catfish

Weight 12 lb 2 oz

7 likes

Kyle Mew

3 days ago

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Waterberg, Limpopo

Another small barber. 0.780g but will take it. SWG Oozing Float and F2 Fifty and Vampire Spray with mealworms on the hook.

Species North African catfish

Weight 1 lb 12 oz

Gear 2

10 likes

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