River Carpsucker

This is the Wiki page for the River Carpsucker found in Golden Ridge Reserve.

Description

The River Carpsucker is a well-known bottom feeder. They eat and filter nutrients from silt and detritus, making them a suction or filter feeder. In the spring, they migrate upstream as the water temperatures rises, and move back downstream after spawning.

They have been known to travel distances of up to 6.2mi (10km). They are more abundant in areas with calm water and moderate temperatures.

Summary

Habitats

River Carpsucker can be found in Deep Pond, Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, Deep Lake, Upstream, Middle River, River Mouth, and River Wetland.

Bait & Lure Preferences

Lake Mix, Bloodworm, Redworm, Minnow, Corn, Dog Biscuits, Pellets – Regular, Bread, Pearl Barley, Eggs, Dough, Imitation Dog Biscuits, can be used to lure and catch River Carpsucker in COTW the Angler.

Traits

The River Carpsucker has the following traits:

  • Bottom Lurker:

    Prefers swimming closer to the bottom.

  • Hard Fighter:

    Tries its best to get off the hook.

  • Last Stand:

    When close to getting caught it fights with renewed vigor.

Tips for catching River Carpsucker

Preferred Bait

The River Carpsucker preferes Bloodworm as bait. If you use Bloodworm you have the best chance of cathing a River Carpsucker.

Time of Day

The best time for catching a River Carpsucker is during Daytime and Nighttime.

Ranks & Hook Sizes

RankHook Size
👶Juvenile (0.0125-0.06kg)10, 9 and 8
🥉Bronze (0.06-0.7kg)7, 6 and 5
🥈Silver (0.7-1.88kg)4 and 3
🥇Gold (1.88-3.2kg)2
💎Diamond (3.2-4.45kg)1