Suckers in Ohio
Where suckers live in Ohio, with the rules.
- see bookletlimit
- 12.16 lbrecord
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suckers across Ohio, summed up
For the 2026-27 year, Ohio prints suckers rules in no separate table.
Jonathan Hay set the Ohio mark of 12.16 lb at Huron River in 2022.
The heaviest suckers on the Ohio list
| Division | Weight | Length | Angler | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod and reel | 12.16 lb | 30-3/4" | Jonathan Hay | Huron River | 2022 |
| bowfishing | 11.21 lb | 31-1/2" | Brent McGlone | Maumee River | 2007 |
Outdoor Writers of Ohio record fish page, retrieved October 26, 2026; ODNR biologists confirm the species of a new record.
Lakes, rivers and shore close to Suckers, pictured
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The usual suckers questions for Ohio waters
Which Ohio rule sets the suckers limit?
The booklet leaves it without a limit row.
When was the suckers record set in Ohio?
12.16 lb from Huron River, caught by Jonathan Hay in 2022.
Which Buckeye water has suckers?
None of the Ohio water pages include it so far.
Does ODNR stock suckers?
No ODNR stocking row names it.
What are the Lake Erie rules for suckers?
There is no Lake Erie row for it.
Does Ohio close the suckers season?
The booklet lists no season.
What Ohio license should a suckers angler buy?
Anglers 16 and older need an Ohio fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $76.96 for nonresidents and $10.00 for residents 65 and older.
Is there an Ohio River row for suckers?
No Ohio River row names it; the statewide rule applies on Ohio water.
Chase suckers in Ohio this year
Each water listed above has ramps, limits and stocking on its own page.