Lost River Sucker
Deltistes luxatus
The Lost River Sucker is an endangered freshwater fish endemic to the Lost River and Klamath Lake basins of Oregon and California. It is a large sucker species that can live for decades and is culturally significant to local Native American tribes.
Lost River Sucker at a glance
- Scientific name
- Deltistes luxatus
- Typical size
- 12-25 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
This species inhabits lakes and rivers in the Klamath Basin, particularly Upper Klamath Lake and the Lost River system. Due to its endangered status, it is protected and not targeted by anglers. The species requires specific water quality conditions and spawning habitat.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a lost river sucker 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™ worksLost River Sucker questions people ask
Lost River Sucker is Deltistes luxatus.
A typical lost river sucker runs 12-25 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every lost river sucker you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
This species inhabits lakes and rivers in the Klamath Basin, particularly Upper Klamath Lake and the Lost River system. Due to its endangered status, it is protected and not targeted by anglers. The species requires specific water quality conditions and spawning habitat. 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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