Brown Bullhead Statistics
The stats on this page are for Brown Bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus). If you are looking for general fishing information, check out our page for Brown Bullhead .
| Record | Location | Weight | Date | Angler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA State Record | Snohomish County | 11.04 lb | 6/3/2000 | Justin E. Andrews |
| IGFA World Record | Lake Mahopac | 7 lb. 6 oz | 8/1/2009 | Glenn Collacuro |
| NY State Record | Lake Mahopac | 7 lb. 6 oz | 8/1/2009 | Glenn Collacuro |
| MN State Record | Shallow Lake | 7 lbs 1 oz | 5/21/1974 | n/a |
| FL State Record | Lake Iola | 7.02 pounds | 2/12/2014 | Richard A. Clinton |
| GA State Record | O.F. Veal Pond | 5 lb 8 oz | May 22, 1978 | James W. Andrews |
| CT State Record | Prospect Pond | 4 lb 15 oz | 1990 | Robert Richey |
| RI State Record | n/a | 4 lb 9.44 oz | 08/1998 | H. Laramee |
| MS State Record | Farm Pond | 4.57 lb | 7/20/2020 | Eric Mayo |
| CA State Record | Trinity Lake | 4 lbs 8 oz | 10/7/1993 | Dittenbir, Gary |
| NJ State Record | Fort Dix | 4 lb 8 oz | 1997 | Gary Schmidt |
| AL State Record | Private Pond | 4 lbs 3 oz | 5/7/2019 | Richard A. Clinton |
| WI State Record | Little Green Lake | 4 lbs 2 oz | 07/07/2006 | n/a |
| NC State Record | Greenfield Lake | 4 lb | 3/14/2016 | Mitchell McConnell |
| MO State Record | Duck Creek Ditch #105 | 4 lbs | 03/14/2023 | Mitchell Dering |
| TN State Record | Whiteville Lake | 3 lbs 15 oz | 10/25/2014 | Gary Dean Arthur |
| MI State Record | Alcona Dam Pond | 3.77 lb | 2014 | Bow Fisher |
| SD State Record | Big Stone Lake | 3 lbs 11 oz | 6/13/1993 | Mike Piechowski |
| NH State Record | Merrimack River | 3 lbs 4.8 oz | 8/6/2005 | Donald Robbins |
| IL State Record | Emiquon Lake | 3 lb 4.8 oz | 5/8/17 | n/a |
| AR State Record | Upper White Oak Lake | 3 lbs., 3 oz. | 04/02/2013 | Christopher "JJ" Holeman |
| IA State Record | Mississippi River | 1 lb 4 oz | 8/24/2015 | Dick Newcomer |
| Record | Location | Weight | Date | Angler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS State Record | Farm Pond | 7.33 lb | 05/15/85 | David A. Tremain |
| NV State Record | Lida Junction Pond | 6 lb 11 oz | 6/29/2004 | Wayne B. Logan |
| SC State Record | Broad River | 6 lb 6.3 oz | 2009 | George Eleazer |
| MA State Record | Merrimack River | 6 lb 4 oz | 2008 | Roger Aziz, Jr. |
| WV State Record | Tygart Lake | 6.1 lb | 1977 | Gary R. Freeman |
| KY State Record | Private Pond | 5.50 lbs | 07/06/2013 | Randy Kirk |
| MD State Record | Big Gunpowder Falls | 4.9 lbs | 5/18/2019 | Nick Palese |
| IN State Record | Potato Creek State Park | 4 lb 14.4 oz | 1994 | Darren Robertson |
| PA State Record | Beltzville Lake | 4 lb 10 oz | 2011 | Ian C. Radler |
| OH State Record | Farm Pond | 4.25 lb | May 20, 1986 | Hugh Lawrence Jr., |
| ID State Record | Brownlee Reservoir | 3.88 lb | 05/25/1986 | James Winter |
| OR State Record | Henry Hagg Lake | 3 lb 7 oz | 2001 | Bob Judkins |
| VT State Record | Hubbardton Pond | 3 lbs 6 oz | 09/21/1976 | Frank Barker |
| Record | Weight |
|---|---|
| RI Game Fish Award Brown Bullhead | min weight 0.99 lbs |
| CT Trophy Fish Award Brown Bullhead | min weight 2 lbs |
| NH Trophy Fish Brown Bullhead | min weight 2 lbs |
| GA Angler Award Brown Bullhead | min weight 2 lbs |
| NC Angler Recognition Bullhead (any bullhead) | min weight 2 lbs |
| NJ Skillful Angler Brown Bullhead (any bullhead) | min weight 2 lbs |
| MA Catch & Keep Award Brown Bullhead (any bullhead) | min weight 2 lbs |
| FL Big Catch Award Brown Bullhead | min weight 2 lbs |
| WI Anglers Club Bullhead (any bullhead) | min weight 2 lbs |
| IL Big Fish Award Brown Bullhead | min weight 2 lbs |
| MO Master Angler Award Brown Bullhead | min weight 2 lbs |
| AR Master Angler Award Bullhead (any bullhead) | min weight 2 lbs |
| ND Whopper Club Award Bullhead (any bullhead) | min weight 2 lbs |
| SD Proud Angler Award Brown Bullhead | min weight 2 lbs |
| NE Master Angler Award Bullhead (any bullhead) | min weight 2 lbs |
| MN Master Angler Award Brown Bullhead | min weight 4 lbs 15 oz |
| Record | Location | Length | Date | Angler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN State Record (by weight) | Shallow Lake | 24&3/8 inches | 5/21/1974 | n/a |
| NY State Record (by weight) | Lake Mahopac | 22.2 inches | 8/1/2009 | Glenn Collacuro |
| NH State Record (by weight) | Merrimack River | 17.95 inches | 8/6/2005 | Donald Robbins |
| CT State Record C&R Length | Saugatuck Reservoir | 17.5 inches | 2016 | Keith Bonenfant |
| MI State Record (by weight) | Alcona Dam Pond | 17.5 inches | 2014 | Bow Fisher |
| WI State Record (by weight) | Little Green Lake | 17.5 inches | 07/07/2006 | n/a |
| IA State Record (by weight) | Mississippi River | 12.5 inches | 8/24/2015 | Dick Newcomer |
| Record | Length |
|---|---|
| NM Master Angler Award Bullhead (any bullhead) | min length 11 inches |
| IL C&R Award Brown Bullhead | min length 12 inches |
| RI Game Fish Award Brown Bullhead C&R | min length 13 inches |
| NY Angler Award Brown Bullhead | min length 14 inches |
| NH Trophy Fish Brown Bullhead C&R | min length 14 inches |
| NJ Skillful Angler Brown Bullhead (any bullhead) C&R | min length 14 inches |
| VT Master Angler Bullhead (any bullhead) C&R | min length 14 inches |
| OH Fish Ohio Award Bullhead (any bullhead) | min length 14 inches |
| MI Master Angler Brown Bullhead | min length 14 inches |
| KY Trophy Fish Award Bullhead (any bullhead) | min length 14 inches |
| CO Master Angler Award Brown Bullhead | min length 14 inches |
| CT Trophy Fish Award Brown Bullhead | min length 15 inches |
| NC Angler Recognition Bullhead (any bullhead) | min length 15 inches |
| MD FishMaryland Bullhead (any bullhead) C&R | min length 15 inches |
| MA C&R Award Bullhead (any bullhead) C&R | min length 15 inches |
| WI Anglers Club Bullhead (any bullhead) | min length 15 inches |
| IA Master Angler Award Bullhead (any bullhead) | min length 15 inches |
| SD Proud Angler Award Brown Bullhead | min length 15 inches |
| NE Master Angler Award Bullhead (any bullhead) | min length 15 inches |
| KS Master Angler Award Bullhead (any bullhead) | min length 15 inches |
| FL Big Catch Award Brown Bullhead | min length 16 inches |
| WV Trophy Fish Award Bullhead (any bullhead) | min length 16 inches |
| MO Master Angler Award Brown Bullhead | min length 16 inches |
| GA Angler Award Brown Bullhead | min length 17 inches |
| MN Master Angler Award Brown Bullhead | min length 20 inches |
Brown Bullhead Native Range by State
Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Iowa Missouri Illinois Indiana Kentucky West Virginia Maryland Delaware Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Kentucky Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Texas Oklahoma
Brown Bullhead Water Temperature & Quality
Can tolerate water up to 105 F.
Can tolerate acidic water up to pH 3.3
Can tolerate hypoxic water up to oxygen 0.5-1 mg/liter
Can tolerate high turbidity.
Brown Bullhead Lifespan
Maximum lifespan is 9 years. Sexually mature after 2 to 3 years.
Brown Bullhead Growth Rate
Generalized growth rates (total length):
Few months old: 2 to 4 inches
Two years old: 5 inches
Three years and older: 7 inches and longer
References
Ecology of Center City, Philadelphia by Kenneth D. Frank
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
Florida Museum
U.S. Geological Survey
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources