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Yellow bullhead

Ameiurus natalis

Family
Ictaluridae
Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
1.9 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
5,894

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Nightcrawlers

    Use a whole or half worm on a size 4 hook.

  • Red Worms

    Excellent bait, especially in smaller sizes.

  • Chicken Liver

    A classic, albeit messy, bullhead bait.

  • Crickets

    Effective when fished under a bobber.

  • Mealworms

    Good for finicky bullheads.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #2Spinner

    Silver blade often works well.

    Buy
  • Strike King Mr. Crappie Slab HammerSoft Plastic

    Small size, great for bullheads.

    Buy
  • Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow 2.5 inchSoft Plastic

    Scented, great on a jighead.

    Buy
  • Johnson Silver Minnow 1/4 ozSpoon

    Cast and retrieve slowly.

    Buy
  • Leland Lures Crappie MagnetSoft Plastic

    Best rigged on a small jighead.

    Buy

Techniques

Fish near the bottom, as yellow bullheads are bottom feeders. Use a slip bobber to suspend your bait just off the bottom in deeper water.

Where to Find Yellow bullhead

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Yellow bullhead?+

Popular baits for Yellow bullhead include Nightcrawlers, Red Worms, Chicken Liver, Crickets, Mealworms. Tip: Fish near the bottom, as yellow bullheads are bottom feeders. Use a slip bobber to suspend your bait just off the bottom in deeper water.

Where can I catch Yellow bullhead?+

Yellow bullhead can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Texas, United States; Michigan, United States; Pennsylvania, United States. WikiCatch lists 5894 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Yellow bullhead get?+

Yellow bullhead (Ameiurus natalis) can reach up to 60.00000238418579 cm in length and 1.9 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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