Species Info

Yellow Bullhead

Type:  Catfish

Appearance:  Similar to brown bullhead but with light colored barbels.

State record:  5.05 lbs.

BigCatch:  To qualify your catch needs to exceed the listed weight OR length (not necessarily both).

Habitat:  The habitat is variable and includes vegetated areas of clear, shallow lakes, reservoirs, ponds, and slow-flowing streams. They are more tolerant of polluted environments than most other members of the catfish family.

Behavior:  Though scavengers, yellow bullheads prefer to feed on minnows, snails, shrimp and crayfish.

Tips:  Easy to catch on cut bait, worms, crickets, doughballs and a wide variety of natural and prepared baits.



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