Longnose Sucker Fishing Guide
Other SpeciesDocumented in 4 lakes across 2 states
Longnose Sucker is a rough-fish species — typically common in productive, nutrient-rich lakes, sometimes treated as a management nuisance by anglers targeting game-fish. 4 lakes carry documentation. Longnose Sucker is narrowly distributed — only 2 lakes in Michigan and 2 in Minnesota have a documented record. The constraint is usually habitat: cold water, specific depth profile, or river connection.
Rough-fish-dominant lakes are worth checking the phosphorus and chlorophyll-a readings on: a rough-fish-heavy fishery often reflects an underlying nutrient-loading problem in the watershed. Cross-reference the Longnose Sucker lake list below against each lake's clarity, phosphorus and algae readings: lakes with low nutrient readings and Longnose Sucker documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.
Best Longnose Sucker Lakes by Water Quality
Top 50 lakes with longnose sucker, ranked on nutrient and algae readings.
| Rank | Lake | County | State | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otter Lake | Benzie | MI | - | 30 |
| 2 | Upper Estuary Lake | St. Louis | MN | 55 ft | 33 |
| 3 | Rainy Lake | Koochiching | MN | 161 ft | 17 |
| 4 | Otter Lake | Oakland | MI | 70 ft | 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes have longnose sucker?
Longnose Sucker are documented in 4 lakes: 2 in Michigan, 2 in Minnesota.
What are the best lakes for longnose sucker?
The best longnose sucker lakes by water quality are Otter Lake, Upper Estuary Lake, Rainy Lake, Otter Lake. These lakes carry the lowest nutrient and algae readings among all lakes where longnose sucker have been documented by state DNR surveys.
What other fish are found with longnose sucker?
Longnose Sucker are most commonly found alongside bigmouth shiner, black bullhead, black crappie, blacknose shiner, bluegill. These species share similar habitat preferences in the region's lakes.
Other Fish Species in Longnose Sucker Lakes
Found together in 2 lakes · 5 total
Found together in 2 lakes · 911 total
Found together in 2 lakes · 1,386 total
Found together in 2 lakes · 84 total
Found together in 2 lakes · 1,550 total
Found together in 2 lakes · 160 total
Fish species from state agency survey, stocking, and public fishing-access records; water-quality readings from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys. Species profiles are general reference; always check current state regulations before fishing.