Channel Cat, Or Bullhead Catfish?

[riverman.]

Alright guys and gals, i need your help here. I caught this fish in a creek behind my house, and no one is really sure what it is, channel or bullhead.
Any help on this would be very greatful. thank you.

 

[riverman.]

Alright, here are some more pictures of this fish.

 

[rjssniper]

looks like a flat/shovel head to me. mainly a trophy fish.

 

[andyjs]

It's not a flathead. You've got a channel

 

[Dreamsofpeace54]

100% channel

 

[Mr.Catfish]

Yep,it's a channel cat.

 

[jwalkerafc7]

100% channel, absolutely not a flathead.

 

[surfer]

How do you tell the difference between a channel and a bullhead catfish?

 

[Dreamsofpeace54]

the fact that it looks about 18" is the first give away. an 18" bullhead is pretty rare.

the color and shape, and head shape. Ive been fishing for catfish almost exclusively for 2 years now, ive caught my fair share of catfish and can tell them apart pretty easily, comes with experience

 

[riverman.]

This fish is actually 23 1/2" long.