Where to catch black bullhead in Romania
Black bullhead · Ameiurus melas
Size: 20–30 cm
- A small American catfish (20–30 cm), introduced into Europe; in Romania it is widespread in ponds, canals and dead river arms, alongside the brown bullhead.
- Scaleless, blackish-brown body with 8 barbels; the pectoral and dorsal fins have a sharp spine.
- Very tolerant of oxygen-poor water; an invasive species that eats eggs and fry.
Photo: George Chernilevsky, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Rules on natural waters
You can keep it
It's not in its closed season now and has no legal minimum size.
The rules above are for natural waters (rivers, lakes, the Danube), where you also need a permit. On a private lake the lake's rules apply: many are catch & release or have their own limits.
Fishing spots with black bullhead (5)
Based on the species listed on each spot's page; counties with the most spots first.