Freshwater Fish of Connecticut
White Sucker
Catostomus commersonii
🏆 Connecticut State Record
Catch & Release20.5"Peter Johnson · 2022 · Wepawaug River, Milford
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Also called: Sucker, White Horse
Identification
Torpedo-shaped, brownish body with a downturned, fleshy mouth.
Habitat
Sandy and gravelly runs in streams and lakes.
Behavior
Bottom forager, often in schools.
How to Catch
Caught on worms fished on or near the bottom; usually not targeted.
Notes
Often overlooked but an ecologically key forage species.