White Sucker Fishing Guide: 1,211 Lakes by Water Quality

Rough fish like White Sucker are often associated with eutrophic, nutrient-loaded waters. Their presence — documented in 1,211 the United States (49 states), Canada (Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador), and 38 other country hubs. LakeQuality covers lakes — is often a signal of how the rest of the fishery is functioning. White Sucker is widely distributed: 1,101 lakes in Minnesota and 110 in Michigan. That breadth means anglers across most of the coverage area can find a documented White Sucker lake within a reasonable drive.

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 White Sucker lake list below against each lake's clarity, phosphorus and algae readings: lakes with low nutrient readings and White Sucker documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.

1,211

Total Lakes

46 ft

Avg. Depth

Best White Sucker Lakes by Water Quality

Top 50 lakes with white sucker, ranked on nutrient and algae readings.

Rank	Lake	County	State	Depth	Species
1	Lobster Lake	Douglas	MN	65 ft	18
2	Clearwater Lake	Wright	MN	73 ft	17
3	Clearwater Lake	Crow Wing	MN	54 ft	16
4	Clearwater Lake	Clearwater	MN	65 ft	14
5	Lower Hay Lake	Crow Wing	MN	100 ft	21
6	Latoka Lake	Douglas	MN	108 ft	16
7	Little Birch Lake	Todd	MN	89 ft	20
8	North Long Lake	Crow Wing	MN	97 ft	18
9	Bad Medicine Lake	Becker	MN	84 ft	13
10	Mud Lake	Becker	MN	34 ft	16
11	Big Lake	Beltrami	MN	35 ft	17
12	Big Lake	Sherburne	MN	48 ft	14
13	Big Lake	St. Louis	MN	22 ft	8
14	Big Sugar Bush Lake	Becker	MN	42 ft	13
15	Pelican Lake	Otter Tail	MN	55 ft	20
16	Pelican Lake	Crow Wing	MN	104 ft	17
17	Birch Lake	Cass	MN	45 ft	14
18	Round Lake	Aitkin	MN	125 ft	18
19	Round Lake	Crow Wing	MN	51 ft	20
20	Round Lake	Cook	MN	45 ft	5
21	Round Lake	Becker	MN	69 ft	18
22	Ada Lake	Cass	MN	60 ft	16
23	Pike Lake	Cook	MN	45 ft	7
24	Whitefish Lake	Crow Wing	MN	138 ft	23
25	Farm Lake	Lake	MN	56 ft	12
26	Washburn Lake	Cass	MN	111 ft	21
27	Long Lake	Kandiyohi	MN	46 ft	15
28	Long Lake	Clearwater	MN	80 ft	15
29	Long Lake	Beltrami	MN	87 ft	11
30	Long Lake	Otter Tail	MN	128 ft	16
31	Long Lake	Becker	MN	61 ft	16
32	Long Lake	Hubbard	MN	135 ft	14
33	Long Lake	Otter Tail	MN	73 ft	17
34	Dead Lake	Otter Tail	MN	65 ft	18
35	Maple Lake	Douglas	MN	78 ft	17
36	Maple Lake	Itasca	MN	39 ft	13
37	West Twin Lake	Crow Wing	MN	42 ft	12
38	West Twin Lake	Cook	MN	37 ft	2
39	Shallow Lake	Itasca	MN	85 ft	12
40	Shallow Lake	Hubbard	MN	10 ft	13
41	Trout Lake	Itasca	MN	157 ft	9
42	Trout Lake	Cook	MN	77 ft	6
43	Detroit Lake	Becker	MN	89 ft	19
44	South Sturgeon Lake	St. Louis	MN	43 ft	10
45	Sallie Lake	Becker	MN	50 ft	16
46	Deer Lake	Beltrami	MN	42 ft	14
47	Deer Lake	Otter Tail	MN	26 ft	16
48	Deer Lake	Itasca	MN	50 ft	15
49	Deer Lake	Itasca	MN	121 ft	17
50	Chippewa Lake	Douglas	MN	95 ft	19

Showing top 50 of 1,211 lakes with white sucker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many lakes have white sucker?

White Sucker are documented in 1,211 lakes: 1,101 in Minnesota, 110 in Michigan.

What are the best lakes for white sucker?

The best white sucker lakes by water quality are Lobster Lake, Clearwater Lake, Clearwater Lake, Clearwater Lake, Lower Hay Lake. These lakes carry the lowest nutrient and algae readings among all lakes where white sucker have been documented by state DNR surveys.

What other fish are found with white sucker?

White Sucker are most commonly found alongside white sucker, yellow perch, northern pike, bluegill, walleye. These species share similar habitat preferences in the region's lakes.

Other Fish Species in White Sucker Lakes

Yellow Perch Lakes

Found together in 1,026 lakes · 1,577 total

Northern Pike Lakes

Found together in 1,022 lakes · 2,386 total

Bluegill Lakes

Found together in 960 lakes · 1,550 total

Walleye Lakes

Found together in 943 lakes · 1,884 total

Black Crappie Lakes

Found together in 927 lakes · 1,386 total

Largemouth Bass Lakes

Found together in 875 lakes · 2,489 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.