Yellow Bullhead
Ameiurus natalis
Also called bullhead, yellow catfish (jr.)
A small to medium-sized catfish with yellowish coloration and a rounded tail fin. Distinguished from other bullheads by its white or pale chin barbels and typically brighter yellow body color.
Yellow Bullhead at a glance
- Scientific name
- Ameiurus natalis
- Typical size
- 6-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in slow-moving streams, ponds, lakes, and backwaters with soft bottoms and vegetation. Anglers target them using worms, stinkbaits, or cut bait fished on the bottom, especially during evening and night hours when they are most active feeding.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a yellow 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™ worksYellow Bullhead questions people ask
Yellow Bullhead is Ameiurus natalis. Anglers also call it bullhead, yellow catfish (jr.).
A typical yellow bullhead runs 6-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every yellow bullhead you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in slow-moving streams, ponds, lakes, and backwaters with soft bottoms and vegetation. Anglers target them using worms, stinkbaits, or cut bait fished on the bottom, especially during evening and night hours when they are most active feeding. 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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