Rapidly Flowing Rivers
The main habitat of suckers is a fast flowing, cold river. Suckers prefer sandy or gravel bottom areas. Locating logical areas in a river is the first step in catching a sucker.
Cold Lakes
If you do not have access to a cold, fast-flowing river, the next best option for finding suckers is a deep, cold lake. Suckers will most likely be located in the deepest parts of the lake with a gravel bottom. You will want to use a bottom rig, since suckers will be located at the bottom of the lake.
Food
Suckers eat insects, worms, and snails. When deciding which bait to use, keep in mind what suckers eat. You probably won't have much luck if you use a lure, because suckers do not feed off other fish. Real worms, night crawlers, rubber worms, or flies (such as nymph and wet fly patterns) are probably your best bet. Suckers have a small mouth, so you want to use a small hook, such as a size 10 or smaller.
Springtime
Suckers spawn in early spring in shallow, fast-flowing tributaries. They tend to be more aggressive while spawning, so they are more likely to go after your bait.
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