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.
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Where to Catch White Sucker in Michigan
White Sucker Habitat & Behavior
DNR records show White Sucker present in 1228 Michigan water bodies. Highest stocking activity on record is in Iron, Schoolcraft and Mackinac counties.
Michigan DNR White Sucker Stocking Records
White Sucker Stocking Events by Lake
| Date | Lake | County | Quantity | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | Nunns Creek Mackinac County | Mackinac | 131,803 | 0.8" |
| Apr 29, 2008 | Indian Lake Schoolcraft County | Schoolcraft | 629 | 19.6" |
| Apr 29, 2008 | Runkle Lake Iron County | Iron | 390 | 20.1" |
| May 5, 1993 | Chicagon Lake Iron County | Iron | 350 | 12.5" |
| May 20, 1983 | Forest Lake Iron County | Iron | 950 | — |
Showing the 5 most recent stocking events for White Sucker, across 5 lakes. Lakes with several events can be expanded.
White Sucker DNR Stocking History
Total stocked: 134,122
Stocking events: 5
Peak year: 2025 (131,803)
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Historical stocking events
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Lakes stocked
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Next likely stocking window
Peak Stocking Months
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Top Stocked Lakes
Forest Lake
Iron Co.
Chicagon Lake
Iron Co.
Runkle Lake
Iron Co.
Indian Lake
Schoolcraft Co.
Nunns Creek
Mackinac Co.
Forecast based on historical DNR stocking patterns. Not a guarantee of future stocking. Verify with the Michigan DNR.
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