The White Sucker is a long, round-bodied fish with big lips and no teeth. The lips are covered with small bumps. The back and sides are greenish with a brassy or silvery luster. Their belly is white. The lower fins are white, often tinged with yellow or orange.
Diet: small aquatic organisms and plant matter found on and in bottom sediments
Habitat & Range
White Sucker s are found in small streams, rivers, and ponds. They feed on small aquatic organisms and plant matter found on and in bottom sediments.
Where to Fishing
Predominately New Castle County
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
White Sucker s are often easiest to catch in the spring. As water temperatures rise into the 50s, the fish begin their spawning runs into shallow streams. Because White Sucker s feed on the bottom, the best technique is to still fish with a baited hook that is lying motionless on the bottom. Bait often includes meal worms, small worms, and small fresh water clams.
