KS Fish Finder - Bullhead Catfish Details

Name:

Bullhead Catfish

Water Type:

freshwater

Latin Name:

Ameiurus sp.

Common Names:

Black bullhead (A. melas), Brown bullhead (A. nebulosus), Yellow bullhead (A. natalis)

Ideal Water Temp:

World Record:

8 lbs 0 oz. (Black bullhead)

Description:

Bullhead catfish are distinguished from their larger brethren by their complete lack of any fork in their caudal (tail) fins. The tail fin can be squared off or rounded out. Do not confuse young Flathead catfish for Bullhead. Flathead have a flattened head as their name suggests and their bottom lip sticks out farther than their upper. Bullheads have a longer UPPER jaw as they are (normally) dedicated bottom feeders.

Bullheads tolerate a very wide range of water conditions including brackish and oxygen concentrations quite a bit lower than most other fish.

Diet: Bullheads are not finicky! Anything that will fit in their mouth, living or dead, is fair game. Usually dedicated bottom feeders, they will hit on anything anywhere if they are hungry.

Use: Bullhead are usually caught by accident, but they may be eaten. The taste is indistinguishable from catfish. (in my experience)

Tips, Techniques, Discussion:

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Last comment was on 05/20/12 07:48 PM by anglerman17

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Last recipe was on 05/26/09 07:25 PM by bedlem

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Added by anglerman17

13" Bullhead
My second catfish and last catch of the day at Southford Falls. My uncle gave me tips on unhooking these things.
Added by shawn123

# of Comments: 2

9" Bullhead
I posted this photo because it is the first fish I caught on artificial bait (Gulp! Leach).
Added by shawn123

Avg. Rating: 5
# of Ratings: 1

# of Comments: 4

My Monstrosity
This is a 12.5" Bullhead Cat that I caught in my pond.
Added by shawn123

Avg. Rating: 4
# of Ratings: 1

# of Comments: 1

my bullhead
i caught this thing in my pond
Added by timmeh

Avg. Rating: 4
# of Ratings: 1

# of Comments: 1

bullhead
there is evidence of other people fishing here, bobber in the trees, etc. but not sure if its a good spot or not. probably hit or miss.
Added by natickguy from the trip entitled 09/01/09 - Charles River - Natick, MA

# of Comments: 1

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hammerdoc on 09/26/08 11:53 AM