Western Brook Lamprey
Lampetra richardsoni
A non-parasitic lamprey species that spends its adult life in freshwater streams and rivers. Adults do not feed and die shortly after spawning.
Western Brook Lamprey at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lampetra richardsoni
- Typical size
- 4-7 inches
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in cool, clear streams and rivers throughout western North America. Not targeted by anglers as they are small, eel-like creatures that filter-feed as larvae and don't feed as adults. Primarily of ecological interest rather than recreational fishing value.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a western brook lamprey 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™ worksWestern Brook Lamprey questions people ask
Western Brook Lamprey is Lampetra richardsoni.
A typical western brook lamprey runs 4-7 inches. Cobia records the length and weight of every western brook lamprey you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in cool, clear streams and rivers throughout western North America. Not targeted by anglers as they are small, eel-like creatures that filter-feed as larvae and don't feed as adults. Primarily of ecological interest rather than recreational fishing value. 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.
Tomorrow morning starts tonight
Set your home water, pick a drive radius, and wake up to a plan.
Android coming soon
iPhone, iOS 17 or later. Setup takes about a minute.