Need help finding a good place to fish for and target bullhead catfish

WombatMuffler · Jun 6, 2015

I have been unable to find any dependable information on where to locate a place in or somewhat near Northwest Ohio (within 2ish hours driving) that is public access for targeting bullhead catfish, even when I called DNR they just gave me places they thought would be good for bullhead catfish, but stated they really had no idea. I went to the Toussaint Wildlife access area (per DNR suggestion) and the only thing there that I was able to catch were channels and drums. I know how to fish for them, the problem is finding a place where they are abundant and easily found/caught, any help will be appreciated. Please only respond if you KNOW the area you are suggesting has them in abundance, thank you

hillbillybelownewphilly · Jun 7, 2015

Beach city dam has an abundance of bullheads.

winguy7 · Jun 10, 2015

The dam ain't bad, but beach city backwaters are loaded.

no_luck_again · Jun 10, 2015

Sandusky Bay in late summer produces some larger bullhead in decent numbers

WombatMuffler · Jun 16, 2015

thanks all for your replies

WombatMuffler · Jun 16, 2015

Anyone else have any area near NW Ohio where they know from experience an area that I would be guaranteed to catch atleast a few of them?

Nightcrawler666 · Jun 16, 2015

Any of the smaller creek/ river access points along rt. 2 have quite a few bullheads in them. Turtle creek access, toussaint river and even Metzgers marsh. I've caught a lot more at turtle creek access than the others, though it does have a sizable weekend crowd due to its convenient shoreline access and camping area right next to the water. Hope this helps.

WombatMuffler · Jun 19, 2015

Thanks all for your responses, if anyone has any other areas they know of from experience feel free to respond, thanks.

Nightcrawler666 · Jun 19, 2015

No problemo. Good luck. Let us know how you do.

Gaius · Jun 20, 2015

I know it may be out of your range, but if you ever make it out to Mogadore Reservoir, hit the spot right by the parking lot on Congress Lake road. Bait up with hot dogs and you will slam bullheads. In fact just about anywhere on the lake you will slay them. I target channels and all I get are bullheads out of moggy. I must say that I usually keep a couple as the fry up real nice.

wolfenstein · Jun 24, 2015

I camped at fort firelands near Marblehead a few years ago and we caught lots of bullheads from shore in the back of the campgrounds. Not sure what body of water that is. Maybe part of east harbor

BigMha · Jun 28, 2015

Ladue Reservoir has a ton of them

WombatMuffler · Jul 1, 2015

Thanks everyone for all the information, still haven't had a chance to go check out the areas mentioned, so much rain coupled with work

, but I will keep you posted when I get a chance to go

afellure12 · Jul 20, 2015

Gaius said:
I know it may be out of your range, but if you ever make it out to Mogadore Reservoir, hit the spot right by the parking lot on Congress Lake road. Bait up with hot dogs and you will slam bullheads. In fact just about anywhere on the lake you will slay them. I target channels and all I get are bullheads out of moggy. I must say that I usually keep a couple as the fry up real nice.

How is Mogadore looking right about now with all this rain we've been having?

tkbiker · Aug 21, 2015

Wingfoot Lake is loaded with them also but located in NE Ohio.

Need help finding a good place to fish for and target bullhead catfish

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