WikiCatchGulf logperch
Percina suttkusi
Overview
The Gulf logperch is a small species of freshwater ray-finned fish, a darter from the subfamily Etheostomatinae, part of the family Percidae, which also contains the perches, ruffes and pikeperches. It is found in North America where it occurs in the coastal river systems Of the Gulf of Mexico from Lake Pontchartrain drainages east through the Pearl and Pascagoula drainages to the Mobile basin. It prefers gravel runs and riffles of small to medium-sized rivers. This species was first formally described in 1992 by Bruce A. Thompson (1946–2007) with the type locality given as the Pearl River at river mile 46.8, below pools at Bluff Sill, about 6 kilometers south of Bogalusa, Louisiana, near Louisiana Highway 21 in Pearl River County, Mississippi.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Small Earthworms
Effective on light wire hooks.
- Waxworms
Attractive bait for logperch.
- Mealworms
Easy to keep and use.
- Crickets
A natural food source.
- Hellgrammites
Larger bait for larger fish.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #0SpinnerBuy
Small spinner for clear water.
- Blue Fox Vibrax Minnow Spin #1SpinnerBuy
Vibrating action attracts fish.
- Worden's Original Rooster Tail 1/16 ozSpinnerBuy
Versatile for various depths.
- Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow 1 inchSoft PlasticBuy
Scented minnow imitation.
- Panther Martin Weedless Spinner 1/32 ozSpinnerBuy
Good for areas with cover.
Techniques
Fish near the bottom in clear, rocky streams, using a slow retrieve to keep your bait in the strike zone.
As an Amazon Associate, WikiCatch earns from qualifying purchases.
Where to Find Gulf logperch
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Gulf logperch?+
Popular baits for Gulf logperch include Small Earthworms, Waxworms, Mealworms, Crickets, Hellgrammites. Tip: Fish near the bottom in clear, rocky streams, using a slow retrieve to keep your bait in the strike zone.
Where can I catch Gulf logperch?+
Gulf logperch can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Alabama, United States. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Gulf logperch get?+
Gulf logperch (Percina suttkusi) can reach up to 18.000000699999998 cm in length and 0.1427 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
Get WikiCatch on iPhone
360,000+ fishing spots, AI fish ID, weather & solunar — free.
Download on the App Store