Yellow bullhead in Florida

Meet the species

Yellow bullhead
Image credit: © duane raver, jr.

Scientific name

Ameirus natalis

Overview

The habitat is variable and includes vegetated areas of clear, shallow lakes, reservoirs, ponds, and slow-flowing streams. They are more tolerant of polluted environments than most other members of the catfish family.

Typical size

Big catch minimum: 14 inches or 1

At a glance

Regions
Statewide freshwater
Water
Freshwater
Bait
Easy to catch on cut bait, live worms, crickets & doughballs and a wide variety of natural and prepared bait.

Florida fishing record

Weight
5 lb 1 oz
Location
Crystal river, citrus county
Date
Dec 17, 2010
Angler
Tom flynn
Type
Florida state record

Open record source

Record catch notes

5.05 lb; by tom flynn; on 12/17/2010; at crystal river, citrus county

When to fish

Good months

January–december

Season notes

Intentional year round: Florida freshwater sport fish generally available year-round; peak months only when FWC When-to-Fish states them.

More season details

Where to fish

Florida regions

Statewide freshwater

Water

Freshwater

Habitat

The habitat is variable and includes vegetated areas of clear, shallow lakes, reservoirs, ponds, and slow-flowing streams. They are more tolerant of polluted environments than most other members of the catfish family.

More locations and access

How to catch

Easy to catch on cut bait, live worms, crickets, doughballs and a wide variety of natural and prepared bait. Image credit: © duane raver & jr.

Bait

Easy to catch on cut bait, live worms, crickets & doughballs and a wide variety of natural and prepared bait.

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Sources

Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.