Yellow bullhead in Florida
Meet the species
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
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.
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.
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.
Videos
Sources
- Myfwc.com (3 pages)
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.