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White Sucker

🔬 Catostomus commersonii

The most common and widespread sucker in Michigan. Found in virtually every lake and stream. Important forage for large predators. Caught on worms and targeted with dip nets in spring.

🌿 White Sucker Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show White Sucker present in 1255 Michigan water bodies. Highest stocking activity on record is in Iron, Schoolcraft and Mackinac counties.

🌊 Where to Catch White Sucker in Michigan

Lake County Population
40th Street Pond St. Clair Good
Ackerman Lake Alger Good
Addis Lake(s) Alger Good
Albany Creek Chippewa Good
Alberta Pond Baraga Good
Alcona Pond Alcona Good
Algoe Lake Lapeer Good
Alma Impoundment Gratiot Good
Ambrose Lake Ogemaw Good
Ankadosh Creek Chippewa Good
Anna River Alger Good
Arbutus Lake
510 acres
 Grand Traverse Good
Arcadia Lake Manistee Good
Arfelin Lake Marquette Good
Arnold Lake Clare Good
Au Sable Lake Ogemaw Good
Au Sable River Crawford Good
Au Sable River Crawford Good
Au Sable River Iosco Good
Au Sable River Oscoda Good
Michigan Fishing DNR Stocking Record Verified Data
SpeciesWhite Sucker
Quantity350 fish
StockedMay 5, 1993
Size at stocking12.5"
Lake Chicagon Lake, Iron Co.

📋 White Sucker Stocking Events by Lake

Date Lake County Quantity Size
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May 5, 1993 Chicagon Lake Iron 350 12.5"
May 20, 1983 Forest Lake Iron 950 —
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