Species guide
How to catch Yellow bullhead
Ameiurus natalis
freshwatergame fishIctaluridae
The Yellow bullhead is a freshwater catfish known for its elongated body and adaptability to various slow-moving waters. It is a popular game fish across North America and Europe. This species thrives in soft-bottom habitats like pools and backwaters.
Where they live
Found in pools, backwaters, and sluggish currents over soft substrates in creeks, rivers, oxbows, ponds, and impoundments throughout North America and Europe.
Typical size
Up to about 60 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- aquatic insects
- mollusks
- worms
- plant material
Best baits
- nightcrawlers
- chicken liver
- worms
- insects
Best lures
- soft plastic grubs
- jigs
- small crankbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- still fishing
- light tackle casting
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