Shortnose Sucker
Chasmistes brevirostris
The Shortnose Sucker is an endangered freshwater fish endemic to the Upper Klamath Basin in Oregon and California. This bottom-feeding sucker has a distinctive short, blunt snout and can live for several decades.
Shortnose Sucker at a glance
- Scientific name
- Chasmistes brevirostris
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 1-4 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
Found in large lakes and rivers of the Upper Klamath Basin, particularly Upper Klamath Lake and the Lost River system. Due to its endangered status, this species is protected and not targeted by anglers. They prefer deeper waters and spawn in tributary streams.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a shortnose 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™ worksShortnose Sucker questions people ask
Shortnose Sucker is Chasmistes brevirostris.
A typical shortnose sucker runs 12-24 inches, 1-4 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every shortnose sucker you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in large lakes and rivers of the Upper Klamath Basin, particularly Upper Klamath Lake and the Lost River system. Due to its endangered status, this species is protected and not targeted by anglers. They prefer deeper waters and spawn in tributary streams. 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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