Black Bullhead in Georgia
Georgia black bullhead: creel rules, records and waters.
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Georgia black bullhead at a glance
State fisheries staff list Black bullhead (Ameiurus melas) as a nongame fish.
No Georgia record or WRD water list names it yet.
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Description. “Body color is grey to black and cream underneath with unforked tail. Black or gray chin barbels. Head and mouth are large, lateral line complete. Up to 5 lb; less than 1 lb typical.”
Habitat. “Pools, backwaters, slower current or still water. Spawns in shallow weedy areas when water reaches 66-70 degrees. Tolerant of poor quality, muddy water.”
Range. “Tennessee and Coosa River basins.”
Tips. “Night fishing near the bottom with minnows, cut bait, stink bait or nightcrawlers. Limb, trot or jug lines are effective.”
Quoted from the WRD fish identification page. The WRD entry covers several related fish. Checked October 2026.
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- Yellow Bullheadfreshwater
- Blue Catfishfreshwater
- White Catfishfreshwater
- Common Carpfreshwater
- Freshwater Drumfreshwater
- Longnose Garfreshwater
- Spotted Garfreshwater
- Smallmouth Buffalofreshwater
- Green Sunfishfreshwater
Photos of fishing water by Black Bullhead
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What gets asked most about black bullhead here
May Georgia anglers keep black bullhead?
No Georgia row names it; statewide rules apply.
When was Georgia's black bullhead record set?
Georgia's record lists carry no entry for it.
Which Georgia water should I try for black bullhead?
Tennessee and Coosa River basins.
Do Georgia hatcheries raise black bullhead?
No published stocking schedule names it.
Is black bullhead a game fish in Georgia?
A nongame fish, Ameiurus melas; freshwater water.
When is black bullhead season open in Georgia?
No closed season is printed for it.
Is a saltwater permit required for black bullhead?
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
Do Georgia outfitters list black bullhead?
No listed guide names it; the guides page lists every operator.
Head out after black bullhead
Every water named above has its own page with ramps, gauges and limits.