Bullhead in Ohio
Where bullhead live in Ohio, with the rules.
- see bookletlimit
- 4.25 lbrecord
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bullhead across Ohio, summed up
For the 2026-27 year, Ohio prints bullhead rules in no separate table.
Hugh Lawrence Jr. set the Ohio mark of 4.25 lb at Farm pond in 1986. Across 1974 to 1978, the stocking records add up to 272.
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| Division | Weight | Length | Angler | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod and reel | 4.25 lb | 18-1/2" | Hugh Lawrence Jr. | Farm pond | 1986 |
Outdoor Writers of Ohio record fish page, retrieved October 26, 2026; ODNR biologists confirm the species of a new record.
Where ODNR stocked bullhead, 1974 to 1978
Stocking by decade reads 1970s 272.
ODNR Division of Wildlife Ohio Fish Stocking Records (public copy of the DataOhio dataset, current as of May 31, 2022; numbers by water, year, species and life stage); the public file stops at May 2022, so later years are not shown.
Ohio water that holds bullhead
Reservoirs with bullhead
- Lost Creek Reservoir130 acres
ODNR hot-spot maps, ODNR stocking records, the 2026 trout releases, the steelhead and walleye-run programs and state records; largest waters first.
Lakes, rivers and shore close to Bullhead, pictured
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Photo: James St. John, CC BY 2.0
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The usual bullhead questions for Ohio waters
Which Ohio rule sets the bullhead limit?
The booklet leaves it without a limit row.
When was the bullhead record set in Ohio?
4.25 lb from Farm pond, caught by Hugh Lawrence Jr. in 1986.
Which Buckeye water has bullhead?
1 water page here list it, led by Lost Creek Reservoir.
Does ODNR stock bullhead?
Yes; the public ODNR records show 272 stocked from 1974 to 1978, most in Lost Creek Reservoir. The file ends in May 2022.
What are the Lake Erie rules for bullhead?
There is no Lake Erie row for it.
Does Ohio close the bullhead season?
The booklet lists no season.
What Ohio license should a bullhead angler buy?
Anglers 16 and older need an Ohio fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $76.96 for nonresidents and $10.00 for residents 65 and older.
Is there an Ohio River row for bullhead?
No Ohio River row names it; the statewide rule applies on Ohio water.
Chase bullhead in Ohio this year
Each water listed above has ramps, limits and stocking on its own page.