Sucker in Florida
Meet the species
Overview
Suckers can be found throughout the state, but most species are concentrated in northwest Florida. Spotted suckers are found in northern Florida streams, from the perdido river to the suwannee river.
At a glance
- Regions
- Panhandle, big bend, inland north, statewide freshwater
- Water
- Freshwater
When to fish
Season notes
FWC profile titled sucker is generic (catostomidae); FL species include erimyzon / minytrema / carpiodes — enrich per species later. No recreational fishing season calendar; non-game, imperiled, nonnative, or non-angling taxon.
Where to fish
Florida regions
Panhandle, big bend, inland north & statewide freshwater
Water
Freshwater
Habitat
Suckers can be found throughout the state, but most species are concentrated in northwest Florida. Spotted suckers are found in northern Florida streams, from the perdido river to the suwannee river.
How to catch
Fishing methods include portable impoundments and nets. Special regulations apply. Although bony, when properly prepared suckers are edible and are harvested by both commercial fishermen and recreational anglers. Image credit: © duane raver & jr.
Videos
- The ultimate guide to sucker fishing: must-know tips and tricks · Open original
- Life of the redhorse sucker and how to catch one fishing (underwater video) · Open original
- Ontario sucker run: how to catch suckers (setup & method) · Open original
- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
Sources
- Myfwc.com
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.