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Black bullhead

Ameiurus melas · Peix gat · Pez gato

Invasive — do not return it to the water alive; check current obligations.

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Scientific name: Ameiurus melas

Also called: Peix gat · Pez gato

What it takes: cucLiverCheese paste

How to rig for it

Simple ledger on the bottom

Best light: Dusk · After dark

Depth: 0–5 m

Water temperature: 16–28 °C

When Black bullhead is in season

May· June· July· August· September

Where to catch Black bullhead around Barcelona

The marks whose ground suits this fish. Each one opens the detail for this species there.

River Riu Ebre a Tortosa The lower Ebro through Tortosa — the only stretch of Catalan fresh water with a worldwide reputation. Deep, slow river holding wels catfish over two metres and carp past twenty kilos, with zander, barbel and bleak off the town bank. About two hours from Barcelona, and the same Catalan licence covers it.

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