Highfin Carpsucker
Carpiodes velifer
The Highfin Carpsucker is a native freshwater fish with a distinctive tall dorsal fin and sucker-like mouth. It feeds primarily on algae, detritus, and small invertebrates from the bottom.
Highfin Carpsucker at a glance
- Scientific name
- Carpiodes velifer
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches, 1-4 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in rivers, streams, and lakes throughout much of the central and eastern United States. They prefer areas with moderate current and are typically found in deeper pools and runs. Not commonly targeted by anglers but occasionally caught incidentally while fishing for other species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a highfin carpsucker through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksHighfin Carpsucker questions people ask
Highfin Carpsucker is Carpiodes velifer.
A typical highfin carpsucker runs 12-20 inches, 1-4 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every highfin carpsucker you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in rivers, streams, and lakes throughout much of the central and eastern United States. They prefer areas with moderate current and are typically found in deeper pools and runs. Not commonly targeted by anglers but occasionally caught incidentally while fishing for other species. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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