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· Freshwater · 2026 season
Bullhead size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut inland waters (statewide; managed lakes differ) | Open year-round | No size limit | No daily limit |
Exact CT DEEP wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- No limit
- Inland waters — as printed
- “Bullheads (brown and yellow): All waters; No minimum length; No daily creel limit”
Source: CT DEEP, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the bullhead
Genus of fishes
Ameiurus is a genus of catfishes in the family Ictaluridae. It contains the three common types of bullhead catfish found in waters of the United States, the black bullhead, the brown bullhead, and the yellow bullhead, as well as other species, such as the white catfish, which are not typically called "bullheads".
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Bullhead in Connecticut?
No size limit in Connecticut state waters.
How many Bullhead can you keep per day in Connecticut?
No daily limit.
When is Bullhead season in Connecticut?
Open year-round.
Is my Bullhead a keeper today?
Bullhead has no size limit today, with no daily limit.