Largescale Sucker in Washington
Washington largescale sucker: what may be kept and where to look.
- No min. size. Nolimit
- 8.96 lbsrecord
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Washington largescale sucker: rule, record, water
For the 2026-27 season, Washington files largescale sucker in the freshwater row "Crappie, Northern Pikeminnow, Peamouth Chub, Perch, Suckers, Sunfish, Catfish (Except Channel), Rock Bass, Striped Bass". As printed, it reads: No min. size. No daily limit.
Kimo Gabriel holds the Washington record at 8.96 lbs, from Columbia River, Benton County, 2026. Columbia River head the 1 Washington pages naming it. Scientific name, as WDFW gives it: Catostomus macrocheilus.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Limit as printed | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie, Northern Pikeminnow, Peamouth Chub, Perch, Suckers, Sunfish, Catfish (E | all freshwater | No min. size. No daily limit. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), PDF page 27 (pamphlet PDF; eRegulations statewide freshwater page), read October 31, 2026.
Heaviest largescale sucker on the WDFW list
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largescale Sucker | 8.96 lbs | Kimo Gabriel | Columbia River, Benton County | March 21, 2026 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
Washington water that holds largescale sucker
Creek and river pages with largescale sucker
- Columbia RiverStevens County
WDFW Fish Washington and high lake layer species lists, WDFW SWIFD distribution, record waters and 2026 trout plants; largest waters first.
Relatives of largescale sucker on the record list
- Bridgelip Suckerfreshwater
Lakes, rivers and sound close to Largescale Sucker, pictured
Photo: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain
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Photo: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain
What to know before chasing largescale sucker in Washington
What daily limit covers largescale sucker in Washington?
Rule text: No min. size. No daily limit.
When was the Washington largescale sucker record set?
8.96 lbs, from Columbia River, Benton County, 2026, by Kimo Gabriel.
Which Washington pages point to largescale sucker?
Columbia River head the 1 pages naming it.
Does WDFW plant largescale sucker?
WDFW plant rows do not include it.
Where is the largescale sucker rule different in Washington?
None of the Special Rules mention it.
Does Washington close the largescale sucker season?
Its 2026-27 season reads Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31. Check emergency rules before a trip.
What does an out-of-state angler buy for Washington largescale sucker?
Anglers 16 and older need a Washington Freshwater license ($39.95 resident, $115.85 nonresident for 2026-27) or a Combination license; salmon, steelhead and sturgeon also take a catch record card.
Where do I take a Washington largescale sucker record?
WDFW keeps the list; weigh the unfrozen fish on a certified scale with two witnesses and take it to a WDFW office.
Chase largescale sucker around the Evergreen State
Every water above has ramps and limits on its own page.