[mgranatosky]

Hello,

I am new to this forum, and I have joined for some advice. I really enjoy fishing for catfish, but am having some trouble finding spots. I am in the Raleigh/Durham area and found a spot to catch channel cats, but I really want to find a spot to catch bullheads. If anyone has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated. I do not have a boat, so the spots need to be accessible on foot.

all the best,

Michael

 

[trigger22]

Welcome aboard we are glad to have you.

 

[misterslowride]

I've caught them at Harris fishing for channels, I think they have a 24hr pier at the ramp they just re did.

 

[turtlestew]

Jordan has lots of bullheads also. Robeson creek boat launch area and Bells Church Pier with chicken livers would probably give you a good shot.

 

[Abert43]

If you ever come down to Waxhaw let me know.....I've got a pond or two full of em.

 

[Tomahawk]

True bullheads like they have up north are hard to come by around here. Theres alot of whitecats, on the yadkin chain. I've heard of some beening caught in ponds and creeks but not the big lakes. Flatheads would have a hay day with them.

 

[Supracerxtreme]

It's been forever since I've caught an actual bullhead catfish, last time I got into some were behind a dam of a water resource impoundment.

 

[Swampin']

Most people do not catch bullheads because they don't work well with other species of cats that are more sought after. I mostly catch bullheads and dozens of them at a time by fishing small creeks with livers or nightcrawlers. Most rural bridges have a place to fish next to them and you would be surprised how many fish one tiny creek can hold. If you're ever down in JoCo I can hook you up. Also they are smaller so downsize your gear. I catch mostly yellow bullhead while freelining baits in muddy or dark water.

 

[Mack in N.C.]

The Eno above guess rd all the way to efland is full of them as is the Haw above Jordan all the way up past Burlington.

Mack

 

[mgranatosky]

Thanks,

The Eno is very close to my house. Any specific places? Can I fish off the main river, or should I look for smaller creeks?

 

[Brenardo]

Great flathead bait!

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[s2shephe]

Crabtree Creek by Lake Crabtree seems to have some.

 

[mgranatosky]

Hi Everyone,

Thank you so much for the help. I have been out a few times this weekend, and wanted to give everyone an update.

As of yet no bullheads. I have fished the following places:

Location Bait Catch Rate Size
Falls Lake Chicken liver/nightcrawlers Channel catfish 4 in 2 hrs 1-2 ft
Lick Creek Chicken liver/nightcrawlers Channel catfish 6 in 2 hrs 1-3 ft
Yates Millpond Chicken liver/nightcrawlers 0 in 1 hr
Crabtree creek Chicken liver/nightcrawlers Channel catfish 1 per cast 1-3 ft
Lake crabtree Chicken liver/nightcrawlers Channel catfish 1 in one hr 1.5 ft
Reedy Creek lake Chicken liver/nightcrawlers 0 in 1 hr

Going to try Few's Ford on the Eno later today. Any additional places?

 

[Fishin Technician]

Try Beaverdam- north of Raleigh off highway 50. That lake is absolutely FULL of them. Lots of Blues and channels as well. Lots of areas to walk around the lake and also- No power boats allowed in it. There is another access off Old Weaver road where the bridge is at- go beyond the bridge and there will be another access to your right where a small paved road goes right to the lake.

 

[mgranatosky]

Another update.

I have checked out a few more places. No luck yet

Eno river at few's ford: No bites
Falls dam: tons of channel and white cats. I highly recommend this place for fast fishing.

Going to try Beaver dam and Jordan lake next. Any other recommendations? Ponds?

 

[Mack in N.C.]

plenty at fews ford....you got to search for the deep holes...there is 1- 8' hole and 1- 5 ' above fews ford. put some bait on the bottom.....Mack

 

[redspringsfisherman]

I've had Better luck with large to med minnows on the bottom for bulls