Fishing Species
Brown Bullhead Fish Species Information
Brown Bullhead bigfishtackle PM
| Label | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Fish Name: | Ameiurus nebulosus |
| Other Fish Name: | mud pout, horned pout, hornpout, mud cat |
| Regions Fished: | widely distributed in North America. |
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| Common Tackle: | |
| Additional Information: | Unlike their cousins the channel catfish and the blue catfish, the brown bullhead are considered rough fish and not commonly eaten, although they may be quite edible if caught in very clear waters. When taken from such water, the flesh is reddish to pinkish; it is firm and has an excellent flavor. Best fishing at night on bottom with cut bait or worms. |