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Bullhead fishing in Massachusetts

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

Best baits and lures for Bullhead in Massachusetts

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Latest Bullhead fishing reports in Massachusetts

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Yellow bullhead

Indian Lake

12 in · 1 lb

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Black bullhead

Lake Boon

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Black bullhead

Longfellow Pond

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Black bullhead

Longfellow Pond

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Black bullhead

Longfellow Pond

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Black bullhead

Longfellow Pond

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White bullhead

Charles River

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White bullhead

Charles River

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Brown bullhead

Spy Pond

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Brown bullhead

Chebacco Lake

16 in · 3 lb

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Regulations for Bullhead in Massachusetts

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

Black bullhead

Seasons

Open
Anglers ages 15 years to 69 years need a license to fish. Buy a fishing license on MassFishHunt.
No size limit. No bag limit. No closed season.
Good

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

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42°02′9.8″N 71°41′2.9″W
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FAQ

Anglers in Massachusetts 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, canals, and other waters 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, canals, and other waters throughout Massachusetts. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Charles River, Wachusett Reservoir, and Barnstable County Coast.

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