Yellow Bullhead in Georgia
The Georgia rule book and water list for yellow bullhead.
- n/alimit
- 4 lb, 15 ozrecord
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Georgia yellow bullhead: limits, records and waters
Georgia DNR counts Yellow bullhead (Ameiurus natalis) as a nongame fish.
Georgia's best freshwater entry is 4 lb, 15 oz, dated 2003. 24 Georgia waters on this site carry it in their WRD lists.
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Description. “Pale yellow body and belly, head and back are solid brown. White chin barbels. Head is large, lateral line complete, unforked tail. Up to 6 lb; 1 to 3 lb typical.”
Habitat. “Small, shallow lakes, ponds and slow-moving streams with various bottom types from muck to gravel. Spawns in spring when water reaches 60-70 degrees.”
Range. “Common throughout Georgia.”
Tips. “Worms, doughballs, shrimp, liver, cut bait.”
Quoted from the WRD fish identification page. The WRD entry covers several related fish. Checked October 2026.
The biggest yellow bullhead on Georgia's lists
| List | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| freshwater | 4 lb, 15 oz | Ogeechee River | 2003 |
WRD freshwater record list and CRD saltwater game fish records; angler names left out. Checked October 2026.
Georgia pages that name yellow bullhead
Lakes that list yellow bullhead
- Lake Sinclair14,750 acres
- Lake Jackson4,750 acres
- Lake Lindsay Grace240 acres
- Little Ocmulgee Lake224 acres
- Houston Lake180 acres
- Laura S Walker Lake107 acres
- Ocmulgee PFA Pond92 acres
- Big Club House Pond24 acres
- Cotton Patch Pond21 acres
- Lake Irma12 acres
- Kids' Fishing Lake2 acres
Rivers that list yellow bullhead
- Oconee RiverLaurens
- Satilla RiverBrantley
- Savannah RiverRichmond
- Ogeechee RiverJefferson
- Ohoopee RiverTattnall
- Saint Marys RiverCharlton
- Tallapoosa RiverHaralson
- Suwannee RiverClinch
- Ochlockonee RiverColquitt
- North Oconee RiverJackson
- Little Satilla RiverBrantley
- Alabaha RiverPierce
- Little Tallapoosa RiverCarroll
WRD access point species flags and WRD fishing forecasts; largest waters first.
Close relatives on Georgia's list besides yellow bullhead
- Yellow Bassfreshwater
- Bowfinfreshwater
- Black Bullheadfreshwater
- Brown Bullheadfreshwater
- Blue Catfishfreshwater
- White Catfishfreshwater
- Common Carpfreshwater
- Freshwater Drumfreshwater
- Longnose Garfreshwater
- Spotted Garfreshwater
- Smallmouth Buffalofreshwater
- Green Sunfishfreshwater
Pictures from Georgia water near Yellow Bullhead
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yellow bullhead in Georgia: what anglers ask
What is the Georgia creel limit for yellow bullhead?
It has no limit row of its own in Georgia.
What is the Georgia record yellow bullhead?
4 lb, 15 oz on the freshwater list, from Ogeechee River in 2003.
Where do yellow bullhead live in Georgia?
24 water pages on this site, led by Lake Sinclair, Lake Jackson and Lake Lindsay Grace.
Where does WRD stock yellow bullhead?
WRD publishes no per-water stocking list for it.
Which category do Georgia rules put yellow bullhead in?
A nongame fish, Ameiurus natalis; freshwater water.
Is Georgia yellow bullhead season open now?
The guide shows no season dates for it.
Do I need a trout license for yellow 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.
Can I hire a Georgia guide for yellow bullhead?
The guides page sorts operators by type instead.
Make a day of yellow bullhead
Pick a lake or river above to see access and limits.