White Sucker Fishing Guide

Other SpeciesDocumented in 1,256 graded lakes across 2 states

Rough fish like White Sucker are often associated with eutrophic, nutrient-loaded waters. Their presence — documented in 1,256 the 49 states and 2 Canadian provinces LakeQuality covers lakes — is often a signal of how the rest of the fishery is functioning. White Sucker is widely distributed: 1,137 lakes in Minnesota and 119 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 grade 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 the letter grades: lakes with both an A or B grade and White Sucker documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.

1,256

Total Lakes

Avg. Grade

46 ft

Avg. Depth

Water Quality of White Sucker Lakes

418

33%

169

13%

106

Best White Sucker Lakes by Water Quality

Top 50 lakes with white sucker ranked by overall water quality grade.

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

Showing top 50 of 1,256 lakes with white sucker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many lakes have white sucker?

White Sucker are found in 1,256 graded lakes: 1,137 in Minnesota, 119 in Michigan. The average water quality grade of lakes with white sucker is B (Good).

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 have the highest water quality grades 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 1,062 lakes · 1,631 total

Northern Pike Lakes

Found together in 1,058 lakes · 2,487 total

Bluegill Lakes

Found together in 995 lakes · 1,601 total

Walleye Lakes

Found together in 978 lakes · 1,982 total

Black Crappie Lakes

Found together in 963 lakes · 1,428 total

Largemouth Bass Lakes

Found together in 906 lakes · 2,593 total

Fish species from state agency survey, stocking, and public fishing-access records; water-quality grades from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys. Species profiles are general reference; always check current state regulations before fishing.