Bullhead in Kentucky
Keep-or-release rules and regulated water for bullhead across Kentucky.
- 5.50 lbsstate record
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Bullhead: the Commonwealth rundown
The 2026 guide gives bullhead no row of their own in the statewide creel table.
Its Kentucky record stands at 5.50 lbs (Private Pond Mason County).
2026 Kentucky Fishing & Boating Guide (Regulations Summary March 2026 to February 2027, updated September 2026; KDFWR PDF), read November 10, 2026.
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| KDFWR listing | Weight | Water | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullhead Catfish | 5.50 lbs | Private Pond Mason County | July 6, 2013 |
Kentucky state record fish as listed by KDFWR (record list), read November 10, 2026.
Knobs, hollows and reservoir arms around Bullhead, photographed
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Bullhead around Kentucky, one ask after another
How many bullhead does the 2026 guide let one angler take home?
No row of its own exists in the statewide table.
Which Kentucky lakes or streams print a bullhead rule of their own?
It has no entry on the special-water list.
Which water holds the Kentucky bullhead record?
The list shows 5.50 lbs, Private Pond Mason County, July 6, 2013.
Which KDFWR rule tables mention bullhead?
Built pages do not list it yet.
Must I release bullhead in Kentucky?
Not release-only; follow the creel rules above.
What does KDFWR charge before I cast for bullhead?
Anglers 16 and older need a Kentucky fishing license; the 2026 guide prints $24.31 for the resident annual license and $58.14 for nonresidents.
What does a record bullhead need in Kentucky?
KDFWR accepts rod-and-reel or pole-and-line fish from Kentucky waters weighing at least 0.10 pound.
Does Kentucky set a possession cap for bullhead?
Kentucky sets possession at two times the daily limit (processed fish excluded).
Map out a Commonwealth day for bullhead
Each linked water page leads with its map, then the KDFWR rules.