Fishing For

North African catfish

4.0
(182)
1.7K 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
(26)
Vaal River
-26.872519, 27.395938
56 Catches
4.0
(22)
Vaal River
Fezile Dabi, Free State
45 Catches
4.0
(13)
Pienaars River
City of Tshwane, Gauteng
30 Catches
3.0
(9)
Sonstraal Dam Pond
Cape-Town, Western Cape
26 Catches
4.0
(7)
Jan Wassenaar Dam
Mopani, Limpopo
21 Catches
3.0
(9)
Olifantsnek Dam
Bojanala, North West
21 Catches
4.0
(17)
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
(1250)
100 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(148)
54 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Frog/Toad
4.0
(32)
32 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn
4.0
(263)
20 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Bread
4.0
(262)
20 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(125)
15 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms
4.0
(319)
13 Catches
Natural Baits by Insects Fresh Water Crickets
4.0
(37)
10 Catches

Recently Caught North African catfish

Amy Aucamp-Clark

23 hours ago
 • 
Mopani, Limpopo

North African catfish
1
4 likes

Ruan Jonas

1 day ago
 • 
City of Cape Town, Western Cape

North African catfish
15 lb 14 oz
10 likes
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Daniel du Plessis

2 days ago
 • 
Cape Winelands, Western Cape

Sinking bread while going for carp

North African catfish
9 oz
1
7 likes • 3 comments

Ruan Jonas

3 days ago
 • 
City of Cape Town, Western Cape

North African catfish
12 likes

Ruan Jonas

3 days ago
 • 
City of Cape Town, Western Cape

North African catfish
10 likes • 2 comments

Ruan Jonas

3 days ago
 • 
City of Cape Town, Western Cape

North African catfish
10 likes • 1 comment

Thapelo McNamee

4 days ago
 • 
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

Crazy catfish on beef

North African catfish
15 lb 16 oz
6 likes

Ruan Jonas

5 days ago
 • 
City of Cape Town, Western Cape

North African catfish
3 likes
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