Vundu Catfish
Heterobranchus longifilis · Catfish family
- 1lakes
- 40logged catches
- 59.25 kg heaviest logged
Vundu Catfish (Heterobranchus longifilis) is a large catfish inhabiting the south of Africa. Its size makes it an impressive catch for sport fishing enthusiasts! Not many other catfish species have such large second dorsal fins or long barbels. This one prefers staying 3 to 9 m deep. Just like the African Sharptooth Catfish, this one is omnivorous and can breathe atmospheric air. Boasting significant strengths and endurance, it can reach up to 150 cm (60 includes) in length and weigh over 50 kg (110 lb), so make sure to use particularly sturdy tackle! The Vundu Catfish enjoys deep waters, but it tends to approach the shore during the night to feed on other fish, small vertebrae, and viscera.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Large Minnows 
Chicken Liver 
Freshwater Crab Lures
Ribbed Shad 15 cm 
Minnow Grub 15 cm 
Shad 15 cm Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data
Congo River — 40 catches , best 59.25 kg
- Large Minnows Capn Hook #8/0 Feeder bottom 8×
- Large Minnows Capn Hook #8/0 Float 200 m 6×
- Chicken Liver Capn Hook #10/0 Feeder bottom 4×
- Large Minnows Hook #8/0 Feeder bottom 2×
How to catch
How to catch a unique Vundu Catfish? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Vundu Catfish would be to use Large Minnows on a size #8/0 hook.
If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Shads. The most successful lure is Yellow & Red Shad 15 cm.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
Small Tilapia 
Dead Lambari Fish 
Large Cutbait 
Huge Cutbait 
Canned Meat 
Buffalo Kidneys 
Large Liver 
African Giant Water Bug Data compiled from fp-collective and the Fishing Planet Wiki . Snapshot taken 2026-08-20. Game content and imagery © Fishing Planet LLC.