Brown Bullhead

Ameiurus nebulosus

A common native catfish found in weedy lakes, ponds, and slow rivers across the eastern and central United States. A reliable producer of spring and summer fun for kids and shore anglers, brown bullheads are easy to catch and tolerant of a wide range of water conditions.

Seasonal Activity

Best Techniques

• bottom fishing worms
• still-fishing with dough bait
• night fishing from shore

Top Baits

• nightcrawlers
• red worms
• chicken liver
• cut bait