White Sucker in New York
New York rules and lakes for white sucker.
- n/alimit
- 5 lb 8 ozrecord
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Empire State white sucker: the short version
New York counts white sucker among its freshwater species; the DEC limit tables mention it across no table of its own.
DEC records a 5 lb 8 oz catch from Cold Brook, set in 2015, as the mark to beat. The DEC lake and stream lists put it on 1 pages here.
DEC’s beginner guide gives the usual size as 8-10 in./ grow to 20 in. Most suckers have downturned mouths, enabling them to suck up plant and animal material from the bottom.
Size note and fact from the DEC I FISH NY beginner guide (I FISH NY Beginners' Guide to Freshwater Fishing, Chapter 1 Fishes of New York (DEC, 2016)).
white sucker and the New York state record book
| Entry | Weight | Angler | Water | County | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker, White | 5 lb 8 oz | Joshua Wegner | Cold Brook, Steuben County | Steuben | April 14, 2015 |
DEC state record fish table, DEC Current NY State Record Fish table, as of December 10, 2025; retrieved October 24, 2026.
Lakes and streams on the white sucker list
Streams listing white sucker
- Cold Brook, Steuben CountySteuben County
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Rivers lists, DEC trout reaches, stocking lists and state records; largest waters first.
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New York shorelines a short drive from White Sucker
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White sucker in New York, asked and answered
Can I keep white sucker in New York?
No separate DEC row covers it.
How big is the New York record white sucker?
5 lb 8 oz from Cold Brook, caught by Joshua Wegner (April 14, 2015).
Where do white sucker live in New York?
1 water page here list it, starting with Cold Brook, Steuben County.
How many white sucker does DEC stock?
None are listed as stocked.
Where do white sucker sit on the DEC species list?
Freshwater on the DEC list.
Does New York close a season on white sucker?
DEC prints no season for it.
Is there a stamp for white sucker?
Anglers 16 and older need a DEC freshwater fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $50.00 for nonresidents, $5.00 for residents 70 and older, with 1-day and 7-day options.
Where can I read more about white sucker?
From the 2026 DEC regulation pages and the state record table, read October 24, 2026 and checked again October 25, 2026.
Choose water for white sucker
The pages above carry launches and DEC rules.