Longnose Sucker Lakes in Michigan
Found in 3 Michigan lakes · 3 in Minnesota
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. 6 lakes carry documentation. Longnose Sucker is narrowly distributed — only 3 lakes in Michigan and 3 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 grade 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 the LakeGrade rubric: lakes with both an A or B grade and Longnose Sucker documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.
Longnose Sucker Lakes Map
Every Michigan lake with documented longnose sucker, colored by water-quality grade.
Best Longnose Sucker Lakes in Michigan
| Rank | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otter Lake | Benzie | A | 12 ft | - |
| 2 | Otter Lake | Oakland | NR | 10 ft | - |
| 3 | Otter Lake | Benzie | NR | 12 ft | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Michigan lakes have longnose sucker?
Longnose Sucker are found in 3 lakes in Michigan. The average water quality grade of these lakes is A (Excellent).
What are the best longnose sucker lakes in Michigan?
The best longnose sucker lakes in Michigan by water quality are Otter Lake, Otter Lake, Otter Lake.
Fish species from state agency survey, stocking, and public fishing-access records; water-quality grades from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys.