White Sucker
Catostomus commersonii
A freshwater sucker fish with a cylindrical body and inferior mouth adapted for bottom feeding. They have a white or pale belly and are common throughout North American waters.
White Sucker at a glance
- Scientific name
- Catostomus commersonii
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches, 1-4 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
White suckers inhabit cool streams, rivers, and lakes throughout the Great Lakes region and northern United States. They are typically found in shallow areas with rocky or sandy bottoms where they feed on algae, small invertebrates, and detritus. Most anglers encounter them incidentally while fishing for other species, though they can be caught on small hooks with worms or other natural baits.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a white 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™ worksWhite Sucker questions people ask
White Sucker is Catostomus commersonii.
A typical white sucker runs 12-20 inches, 1-4 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every white sucker you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
White suckers inhabit cool streams, rivers, and lakes throughout the Great Lakes region and northern United States. They are typically found in shallow areas with rocky or sandy bottoms where they feed on algae, small invertebrates, and detritus. Most anglers encounter them incidentally while fishing for other species, though they can be caught on small hooks with worms or other natural baits. 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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