Fishing for Plains sucker

Pantosteus jordani

The Plains sucker is a freshwater fish identified by its elongated, cylindrical body and sucker-like mouth. It inhabits clear streams and rivers with gravelly substrates across central North America. The species generally reaches up to 12 inches in length and weighs around 1 pound. It feeds by scraping algae and detritus from surfaces and often displays solitary behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Plains sucker

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Plains sucker.

Fishbrain
Stop guessing and start catching

Find out what lures to use, download the Fishbrain app!

Loading...Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

Most popular fish species near you