SlotGaugeCheck a catchBullheads (black, brown, flat, snail, yellow, white catfish) regulations in North Carolina
Catfish · Freshwater · 2026 season
Bullheads (black, brown, flat, snail, yellow, white catfish) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC inland and joint fishing waters (hook and line) | Open year-round | No size limit | 10 in combination (all bullhead species + white catfish) |
Notes
- 10 per day total across all bullhead species and white catfish.
Exact NC Division of Marine Fisheries wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- 10 in combination
- NC inland and joint fishing waters (hook and line) — as printed
- “Bullheads (Black, Brown, Flat, Snail, Yellow, And White Catfish) — All inland fishing waters and joint fishing waters when caught by hook and line | None | 10 in combination”
Source: NC Division of Marine Fisheries, captured 2026-09-29 (2026 season).
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About the bullheads
Species of fish
The yellow bullhead is a species of bullhead catfish, a ray-finned fish that lacks scales.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Bullheads (black, brown, flat, snail, yellow, white catfish) in North Carolina?
No size limit in North Carolina state waters.
How many Bullheads (black, brown, flat, snail, yellow, white catfish) can you keep per day in North Carolina?
10 in combination (all bullhead species + white catfish).
When is Bullheads (black, brown, flat, snail, yellow, white catfish) season in North Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Bullheads (black, brown, flat, snail, yellow, white catfish) a keeper today?
Bullheads (black, brown, flat, snail, yellow, white catfish) has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 10.