Yellow Bullhead

Effective baits include earthworms, chicken liver, cut bait, crayfish, crickets, minnows, bread or dough balls, corn, and even beef jerky (which stays on the hook well and doesn't spoil). They respond well to scent-based attractants.

Peak success from late spring through early fall when water temperatures are warmest. They spawn from April through July when water temperatures reach 73-82°F (23-28°C) - avoid targeting them during this reproductive period.

Fish bottom-dwelling presentations, still-fishing presentations including drift fishing, bait casting, and spin casting techniques. Try tandem rigs to increase catch rates and add weight to your presentation. They will feed throughout the day, though night fishing produces the most consistent results.

Bottom-dwelling omnivorous scavengers that feed primarily at night on aquatic invertebrates, insects, crayfish, small fish, mollusks, worms, and aquatic vegetation - consuming more plant material than other bullhead species.

Found throughout West Virginia's rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. They inhabit shallow, slow-moving waters with muddy or sandy substrates, preferring areas with dense vegetation, submerged logs, and woody debris.