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Bullhead fishing in Michigan

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

Types of Bullhead in Michigan

Best baits and lures for Bullhead in Michigan

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Bullhead.

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Latest Bullhead fishing reports in Michigan

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Yellow bullhead

Stony Creek

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Yellow bullhead

Grand River

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Yellow bullhead

Ford Lake

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Yellow bullhead

Marble Lake

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Yellow bullhead

Marble Lake

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Brown bullhead

Fletcher Pond

16 in · 2 lb

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Black bullhead

Fletcher Pond

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Black bullhead

Thornapple River

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Brown bullhead

Lake Missaukee

15 in · 2 lb

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Black bullhead

Thornapple River

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Regulations for Bullhead in Michigan

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FAQ

Anglers in Michigan commonly catch several Bullhead species, including Black bullhead, Yellow bullhead, and Brown bullhead, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams 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 lakes, rivers and streams throughout Michigan. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Lake Saint Clair (MI), Huron River, and Grand River.

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