Fishing camp on the Po near Cremona – catfish, carp & modern boats
Catfanatika Fishing Camp sits on the Po near Cremona and combines a fishing holiday with a varied stretch of river, modern boats and personal support. The main focus is on catfish and carp fishing – with zander and other species on top.
- Fishing camp on the Po: family-run camp near Cremona with personal support.
- Catfish & carp: the two main target species – plus zander and other Po species.
- Boats & tech: XXL motorboat, compact inflatable with fish finder and an all-inclusive package for different sessions.
- Guiding: active vertical-fishing guiding for anglers who want to target the Po with the team’s support.
Catfanatika combines the Po near Cremona with modern boat equipment, personal contact and a camp concept that appeals to experienced catfish and carp anglers as much as to guests planning their first Po trip.
❓ What makes Catfanatika Fishing Camp on the Po special?
Catfanatika is a family-run fishing camp near Cremona that combines catfish and carp fishing with modern boats, personal support and camp facilities. It isn’t just for experienced Po anglers: guests fishing Italy’s big river for the first time also get help with planning, boats and the water. Active vertical-fishing guiding rounds off the offer.
Catfanatika Fishing Camp – personal, not anonymous
The people behind Catfanatika fish themselves – and they deliberately make personal contact with their guests part of the camp concept.
The camp is run by brothers Mathias and Jens Suppan, both team anglers for Mad Cat Germany, together with Mario Carle, who looks after organisation, bookings, scheduling and many other tasks around the camp.
Catfanatika deliberately doesn’t want to be an anonymous fishing provider. Personal contact, straightforward support and a family atmosphere are as much part of the concept as the boats, the gear and the fishing itself.
This approach is especially useful if you don’t know the Po yet. The river is vast, changes with water level and current, and calls for different decisions than a small, manageable lake.
Catfish & carp fishing on the Po – two strong sides of the river
Main channel, calmer areas, sandbanks and changing currents mean the fishing on the Po near Cremona can change all the time.
At Catfanatika, catfish and carp take centre stage. For catfish, current, fish movement and the right areas of the river play a big part. The Po also gives carp anglers different options, especially in calmer areas and where faster and slower water meet.
The river’s fish stock also includes zander, barbel, asp and black bass. That can make the Po interesting for groups where not everyone wants to target the same species.
XXL boats, fish finder & equipment for long sessions on the Po
On a big river, the boat is a key part of the fishing – Catfanatika offers different options, from a compact inflatable to a large motorboat.
The current K-MAXXI-XXL measures around 5.70 × 2.10 metres and comes with a 40 hp Yamaha engine. A custom-built sleeping area with mattress is already fitted, which makes longer sessions on the boat easier.
As a more compact alternative, there’s an inflatable boat of about 3.20 metres with a 9.9 hp Yamaha outboard and fish finder. That way you pick the right boat size for your fishing style and plans.
If you’d rather bring as little of your own gear as possible, you can also go for an all-inclusive package. It currently includes, among other things, the K-MAXXI-XXL, a boat tent, six ready-to-fish rods, tackle boxes, a portable power station and a small electric cool box.
Active vertical-fishing guiding on the Po
Catfanatika offers active vertical-fishing guiding on the Po – worth a look if you want to fish the river in a targeted way with the team’s support.
Active vertical-fishing guiding adds a guided style of fishing to the camp and the boats. For first-timers on the Po in particular, it’s a chance to get to know different areas of the river, boat handling and tactics with someone experienced at your side.
Experienced anglers can use the guiding too, if they want to learn other techniques or new areas of the river. Details on timings and how the trips run can be arranged directly with Catfanatika.
Catfanatika on video – boats, jetty, camp & catfish catch
What’s it like on site? The camp video shows the boats, the jetty, parts of the camp and a catfish catch – a first-hand impression of a stay at Catfanatika.
Especially before your first trip, this gives you a better feel for the scale, the boat area and the practical organisation. The video adds a first-hand impression of the camp and the fishing near Cremona to the technical details.
First time on the Po? Planning, fishing licence & flexible booking
Catfanatika is explicitly aimed at anglers who want to experience the Po for the first time, too.
To fish the Po you need a valid Italian fishing licence. The camp tells guests about the steps required and the regulations that apply to the relevant stretch of river.
Flexible bookings are generally possible. If you need different days of the week, your own dates or anything special in your planning, you can sort it out directly with the camp.
Camp near Cremona – a fixed base for several days on the Po
After long sessions, the practical things count – that’s why Catfanatika combines boat fishing with a fixed camp base near Cremona.
On site there are private sanitary facilities and areas to switch off between sessions. A fridge can be booked as a practical extra for longer stays.
So you don’t have to organise every part of your stay yourself – you combine boat, camp and, if you like, guiding.
Catfanatika at Carp Austria – talk through your Po trip in person
Which boat suits your trip? Catfish or carp? Go it alone or book guiding? At Carp Austria you can talk these questions through in person with the Catfanatika team.
Catfanatika is exhibiting at Carp Austria in the Arena Nova Wiener Neustadt. Talk to the team about the water near Cremona, boats, fish finders, active vertical-fishing guiding, booking and planning your first or next Po trip.
You can compare the right catfish tackle for your Po trip – rods, reels, rigs and boat accessories – at the show in the Predator & Catfish area.
The floor plan shows you where each stand is. All brands and companies are listed in the exhibitor directory.
Who is Catfanatika Fishing Camp for?
Catfanatika is worth a look if you want to experience the Po near Cremona with modern boat infrastructure and personal support – whether you already know the water or are travelling to the big river for the first time.
Catfish anglers will find a vast stretch of river and a choice of boats. Carp anglers discover an equally exciting side of fishing the Po. First-timers benefit from help with planning, fishing licence, boat and guiding, while experienced guests can put their session together flexibly.
