Black Bullhead Fishing
Ameiurus Melas
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7.9-26 inch
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0.99-5.1 lb
Black Bullhead are hardy, adaptable catfish found in warm, murky waters across North America. They prefer slow-moving rivers, ponds, and lakes with muddy bottoms. Black Bullheads are nocturnal feeders, consuming insects, small fish, and detritus. Recognizable by their dark skin and barbels, they are resilient to low oxygen levels and pollution.
Lures & Baits
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jigs
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minnows
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leeches
Fishing Tips
- Water type: fresh
- Hook type: Bait Holder hook, J-hook, Circle hook, Aberdeen hook
- Hook size: #2 - #1, 1/0
How to Catch Black Bullhead
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still fishing
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drift fishing
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spinning
Where to Catch Black Bullhead
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- East Tennessee
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Middle Tennessee
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Tennessee
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming