On a sunny spring day, there can be a 10 to 20 degrees F difference between the shallows and the main lake basin. The windward side of lakes will be much warmer than the lee side on sunny, windy days, attracting bullheads to this area. Inflowing water and inlet areas are also prime early spring bullhead spots. The inflowing water is a hotspot because the water is warmer and contains large amounts of food. Typical of the catfish family, bullheads move in shore during the evening hours to feed.
Lake shores resemble small towns as lanterns and bonfires are lit.
Also at this time, mainly May and June, bullheads move toward shore to begin spawning. Fish will begin looking for nest sites, near rocks or stumps, in very shallow water. The spawning activity will last approximately two weeks depending on water temperature and weather. During spawning bullheads are very easily caught. Summer Fishing Summer signals a change of tactics for the bullhead angler.