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Regulations for Bullhead in Arizona
Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Fishing regulations in Arizona can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Black bullhead as of May 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Black bullhead
Seasons
Open
Special gear
This includes black bullhead, brown bullhead, and yellow bullhead catfish. No size limit. No bag limit.
Good
Ameiurus, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Horned Pout, Snail Bullhead, Spotted Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead
These species can be found in many rivers and streams, lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Bullhead are caught in rivers and streams, lakes throughout Arizona. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Salt River, Tres Rios Wetlands, and Lakeside Park Lake.
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Bullhead have recently been caught.