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Bullhead fishing in Indiana

Indiana provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for bullhead. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.

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Latest Bullhead fishing reports in Indiana

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Black bullhead

Big Bass Lake

12 in · 1 lb

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Yellow bullhead

Larwill Lake

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Brown bullhead

Maynard Lake (Centennial Park)

10 in · 1 lb

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Brown bullhead

Maynard Lake (Centennial Park)

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Brown bullhead

Maynard Lake (Centennial Park)

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Black bullhead

Maynard Lake (Centennial Park)

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Yellow bullhead

Maynard Lake (Centennial Park)

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Brown bullhead

Maynard Lake (Centennial Park)

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Yellow bullhead

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Brown bullhead

Maynard Lake (Centennial Park)

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Regulations for Bullhead in Indiana

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 Indiana 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 July 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black bullhead

Seasons

Open
Additional information
No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season.
Edibility
Good
Synonyms

Ameiurus, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Horned Pout, Snail Bullhead, Spotted Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead

Regulations for

39°45′59.6″N 86°26′31.8″W
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FAQ

🎣 What Bullhead species can you catch in Indiana?
Anglers in Indiana commonly catch several Bullhead species, including Black bullhead, Yellow bullhead, Brown bullhead, and White bullhead, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

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.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Bullhead in Indiana?
Bullhead are caught in rivers and streams, lakes throughout Indiana. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include White River, Wolf Lake, and Lake Monroe.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Bullhead have recently been caught.