Sucker State Records
The record sucker on 22 state lists, heaviest first. States list these under their own names (Blue Sucker, Sucker, White Sucker, Utah Sucker, Longnose Sucker, Largescale Sucker and others); each is shown as its state names it. Sucker fishing tournaments
| State | Species | Record | Year | Water | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | Blue Sucker | 18 lb 14 oz | 1986 | Missouri River | outdoornebraska.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Iowa | Blue Sucker | 15.38 lbs. | 2011 | Iowa River (Coralville Lake to River Junction) | iowadnr.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Montana | Blue Sucker | 13.29 lbs. | — | Marias River | fwp.mt.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania | Sucker | 12 lb. 14 oz. | 2003 | Allegheny River | pa.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Indiana | Sucker | 12 lb. 3.3 oz. | 1991 | White River | in.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Ohio | Sucker (bowfishing record) | 11.21 pounds | 2007 | Maumee River | outdoorwritersofohio.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Minnesota | White Sucker | 9 lbs 1 oz | 1983 | Big Fish Lake | dnr.state.mn.us ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Kentucky | Blue Sucker | 8.34 lb | 2009 | Ohio River | fw.ky.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Wyoming | Utah Sucker | 8.25 lbs. | 2003 | Snake River | wgfd.wyo.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Michigan | White Sucker | 7.19 lb | 1982 | Au Sable River | michigan.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Michigan | Longnose Sucker | 6.88 lb | 1986 | Saint Joseph River | michigan.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| New Hampshire | White Sucker | 6 lb 11.68 oz | 2015 | Lake Winnipesaukee | wildlife.nh.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Montana | Largescale Sucker | 6.72 lbs. | — | Noxon Rapids Reservoir | fwp.mt.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Wyoming | White Sucker | 6.53 lbs. | 2023 | Wind River | wgfd.wyo.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Vermont | White Sucker | 6 Pounds, 5.4 Ounces | — | Not listed | anrweb.vt.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Wisconsin | White Sucker | 6 lbs. 2 oz. | 1997 | Miller Flowage | dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Nebraska | White Sucker | 6 lb 1 oz | 2012 | Box Butte Reservoir | outdoornebraska.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Arizona | Sonora Sucker | 6 lb 0 oz | 2020 | Lower Salt River | azgfd.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| New York | White Sucker | 5 lb. 8 oz. | 2015 | Cold Brook | dec.ny.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Colorado | White Sucker | 5 lb 7 oz | 2011 | Aurora Reservoir | cpw.state.co.us ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Montana | White Sucker | 5.33 lbs. | — | Nelson Reservoir | fwp.mt.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Connecticut | White Sucker | 5 pounds 4 ounces | 2021 | Crystal Lake, Ellington | portal.ct.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Iowa | White Sucker | 5.06 lbs. | 2016 | Otter Creek | iowadnr.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Montana | Longnose Sucker | 4.78 lbs. | — | Hauser Reservoir | fwp.mt.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Wisconsin | Spotted Sucker | 4 lbs. 10.2 oz. | 2018 | Lake Onalaska | dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Wisconsin | Longnose Sucker | 4 lbs. 1 oz. | 2025 | Menominee River | dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Wyoming | Longnose Sucker | 3.98 lbs. | 2023 | Wind River | wgfd.wyo.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | White Sucker | 3 lb 12 oz | 2024 | Millers River | mass.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Minnesota | Longnose Sucker | 3 lbs 10 oz | 2005 | Brule River | dnr.state.mn.us ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Tennessee | Spotted Sucker | 3 lb 5 oz | 2024 | Woods Reservoir | tn.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Arizona | Desert Sucker | 2 lb 10.75 oz | 1992 | Verde River | azgfd.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Nebraska | Longnose Sucker | 2 lb 7 oz | 2004 | Sutherland Supply Canal | outdoornebraska.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Arkansas | Spotted Sucker | 2 lb 3 oz | 2023 | Twin Creek | agfc.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Arkansas | White Sucker | 1 lb 14 oz | 2025 | White River | agfc.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Wisconsin | Northern Hog Sucker | 1 lb. 13 oz. | 2004 | Fox River | dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Kentucky | White Sucker | 1.63 lb | 1998 | Slate Creek | fw.ky.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Tennessee | White Sucker | 1 lb 10 oz | 2007 | Little War Creek | tn.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Texas | Spotted Sucker | 1 lb 6.56 oz | 2002 | Catfish Creek | tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Montana | Mountain Sucker | 1.60 oz. | — | Beaver Creek Reservoir | fwp.mt.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
Records Kept by Length
These lists record the fish by length (some as catch and release), so they are not ranked with the weights above.
| State | Species | Record | Year | Water | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | Largescale Sucker | 27.7 in (catch and release) | 2016 | Cascade Reservoir | idfg.idaho.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Idaho | Utah Sucker | 25 in (catch and release) | 2021 | Snake River | idfg.idaho.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Idaho | Bridgelip Sucker | 17 in (catch and release) | 2021 | Lemhi River | idfg.idaho.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
Weights are shown as each list gives them, with units spelled out. A state can hold several records here (different species, strains or fresh and salt water lists); each is listed. Record holders' names are on the linked lists.