Yellow Bullhead in Louisiana
Louisiana rules and water for yellow bullhead.
- no daily caplimit
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yellow bullhead in the Pelican State
Look for yellow bullhead on the freshwater page of the pamphlet, under “Other freshwater fish (all species of bream and garfish)”. Statewide the line sets no daily limit and a season of open year-round.
It is waiting on both a LOWA entry and a water page.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other freshwater fish (all species of bream and garfish) | All state waters | No daily limit | Open year-round |
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), page 21 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF freshwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
Species LDWF groups with yellow bullhead
- Spotted Garfreshwater
- Alligator Garfreshwater
- Longnose Garfreshwater
Bayou and lake country around Yellow Bullhead, photographed
Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 2.0
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Photo: Bart Everson, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Infrogmation, CC BY 2.5
What Pelican State anglers ask about yellow bullhead
What creel limit covers yellow bullhead in Louisiana?
Statewide: No daily limit; season open year-round.
Where did the record yellow bullhead in Louisiana come from?
LOWA has not recorded one.
Where do yellow bullhead live in Louisiana?
No lake, bayou or bay page carries it yet.
Does LDWF stock yellow bullhead?
LDWF hatchery records do not include it.
Is the yellow bullhead limit the same everywhere in Louisiana?
No water-body exception lists it.
Is the yellow bullhead season open now in Louisiana?
Its 2026 season reads Open year-round.
What should a visitor buy to fish for yellow bullhead?
Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
Who keeps the Louisiana record for yellow bullhead?
Claims go to LOWA, with a biologist checking the identification.
Chase yellow bullhead across the Pelican State
Every water listed has its own Louisiana page.