white sucker

noun

: a common and widespread edible sucker (Catostomus commersoni) of the U.S. and Canada

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Minnesota muskies have been known at times to devour extra-large prey, like the 18.9-inch white sucker that researchers retrieved this spring from the stomach of a 50-inch muskie on Shamineau Lake south of Motley. —

Tony Kennedy, Star Tribune, 24 June 2021 In April, the Menomonee carries a big surge of white suckers, a native species. —

Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2020 Pociu said the types of fish being tested include smallmouth bass, which is a predatory game fish, and white suckers, a bottom feeder. —

Gregory B. Hladky, courant.com, 13 July 2019 The rest of the fish community includes muskellunge, northern pike, white sucker, brown bullhead, yellow perch, spot-tail shiner, Johnny darter and a handful of other small species. —

Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 June 2018 The annual spring surge of smallmouth bass and white suckers up the Cleveland area rivers has begun, as well. —

cleveland.com, 3 May 2018 The white sucker run is in full swing, with the Morley Ford area on the Rocky River a sucker hot spot. —

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