Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
Also called black bullhead, brown bullhead, bullhead, bullhead catfish, Bullhead spp., yellow bullhead
A common freshwater catfish species with a broad, flattened head and barbels around the mouth. Known for their ability to tolerate poor water conditions and their nocturnal feeding habits.
Brown Bullhead at a glance
- Scientific name
- Ameiurus nebulosus
- Typical size
- 6-16 inches, 0.5-3 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in slow-moving rivers, ponds, lakes, and marshes throughout much of North America. Anglers typically target them with bottom fishing using worms, cut bait, or stink baits, especially during evening and nighttime hours. They prefer muddy or sandy bottoms with vegetation.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a brown bullhead through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBrown Bullhead questions people ask
Brown Bullhead is Ameiurus nebulosus. Anglers also call it black bullhead, brown bullhead, bullhead, bullhead catfish, Bullhead spp., yellow bullhead.
A typical brown bullhead runs 6-16 inches, 0.5-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every brown bullhead you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in slow-moving rivers, ponds, lakes, and marshes throughout much of North America. Anglers typically target them with bottom fishing using worms, cut bait, or stink baits, especially during evening and nighttime hours. They prefer muddy or sandy bottoms with vegetation. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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