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White Sucker

White Sucker

Biological Profile & Regional Guide

Table Fare: Poor

🏆 REGIONAL TROPHY INTEL & QUALIFYING STANDARDS

Pennsylvania (PFBC)
Adult (Weight): 2 lb 0 oz
Junior (Weight): 1 lb 8 oz
Catch & Release: 16 in
State Record: 12 lb 14 oz
New York (NYSDEC)
Angler Award: 20 in
(Minimum Length Requirement)
State Record: 5 lb 3 oz

Appearance

Cylindrical body; downward-facing sucker mouth; brownish back with silvery sides.

Size Range

12-20 inches.

Primary Habitat

Versatile; found in warm ponds, deep lakes, and cold rocky rivers.

Feeding Habits

Bottom-dwelling invertebrates, algae, and mollusks.

Behavior & Biology

Movement: Schooling bottom feeder; active during spring spawning runs.

Spawning: Spring (April-June) in rocky shallows or river tributaries.

Lifespan: Up to 17 years

🎣 Sport Fishing Intel

Fighting Behavior: Bottom hugger; rarely strikes lures but takes bait.

Recommended Tactics: Bottom fishing in slow-moving water.

Best Baits/Lures: Nightcrawlers, red worms.

Seasonal Activity Map

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📍 Found in these Local Waterways:

Allegheny River Big Coon Creek Big Mill Creek Bluejay Creek Chapman Lake Clarion River Irvine Run Jackson Run Kinzua Creek Knapp Creek Little Brokenstraw Creek Little Tionesta Creek Little Toby Creek Maple Creek Marvin Creek Millstone Creek Oil Creek Oswayo Creek Potato Creek Ross Run Sixmile Run (Tiona) Toby Creek Wolf Run