Fishing For

North African catfish

4.0
(138)
1.3K 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
(18)
Vaal River
Fezile Dabi, Free State
40 Catches
4.0
(21)
Vaal River
-26.872519, 27.395938
39 Catches
4.0
(8)
Pienaars River
City of Tshwane, Gauteng
26 Catches
3.0
(7)
Olifantsnek Dam
Bojanala, North West
21 Catches
4.0
(14)
Magalies River
Bojanala, North West
18 Catches
4.0
(15)
Rodekoppies Dam
Bojanala, North West
17 Catches
4.0
(17)
Aston Lake
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
15 Catches
4.0
(6)
Jan Wassenaar Dam
Mopani, Limpopo
15 Catches

Top Baits For Catching North African catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1120)
77 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(135)
36 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Frog/Toad
4.0
(31)
29 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Bread
4.0
(206)
11 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms
4.0
(289)
11 Catches
Natural Baits by Insects Fresh Water Crickets
4.0
(36)
9 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(115)
9 Catches
Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Prawns
4.0
(123)
7 Catches

Recently Caught North African catfish

Gerhardt Van niekerk

8 hours ago
 • 
Fezile Dabi, Free State

North African catfish
11 lb 11 oz
1
7 likes

Waldo Botha

21 hours ago
 • 
Dr Kenneth Kaunda, North West

North African catfish
3 lb 5 oz
1
10 likes
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Waldo Botha

2 days ago
 • 
Dr Kenneth Kaunda, North West

North African catfish
5 lb 11 oz
1
21 likes • 1 comment

Lee-vi Du Preez

2 days ago
 • 
City of Cape Town, Western Cape

North African catfish
9 likes • 1 comment

Hugo Van der Vyver

2 days ago
 • 
City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Nice catfish on the island

North African catfish
25 lb 9 oz
1
30 likes • 2 comments

Alex Alex@dreamnet.co.za

6 days ago
 • 
City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Another one bites the dust!

North African catfish
12 likes

Alex Alex@dreamnet.co.za

6 days ago
 • 
City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Put up a nice fight!

North African catfish
14 likes

Gerhardt Van niekerk

5 days ago
 • 
Fezile Dabi, Free State

My friends biggest one !

North African catfish
23 lb 6 oz
1
14 likes • 1 comment
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