Species guide
How to catch Northern hog sucker
Hypentelium nigricans
freshwatergame fishCatostomidae
The Northern hog sucker is a freshwater fish known for its distinctive elongated body and sucker-like mouth. It thrives in clear, rocky streams and small rivers. This species is valued by anglers as a game fish for its spirited fight.
Where they live
Found in rocky riffles, runs, and pools of clear creeks and small rivers across North America. Occasionally inhabits larger rivers and impoundments.
Typical size
Up to about 61 cm
What they eat
- aquatic insects
- crustaceans
- mollusks
- fish eggs
- aquatic plants
Best baits
- worms
- insect larvae
- small crustaceans
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic grubs
- insect imitating lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- fly fishing with nymph patterns
- light tackle casting
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