The sauger (Sander canadensis) is a freshwater perciform fish of the family Percidae that resembles its close relative, the walleye. The species is a member of the largest vertebrate …

Apr 7, 2025 · Walleye and Sauger are two of the tastiest freshwater fish out there. Anglers around the Great Lakes and beyond love these guys for their fighting spirit and delicious, flaky meat. …

Sauger are often taken by anglers during early spring spawning runs when they congregate near swift shoals, near the mouths of streams, or in tailwaters of dams.

The sauger (Sander canadensis) is a freshwater perciform fish of the family Percidae that resembles its close relative, the walleye. The species is a member of the largest vertebrate …

One of the most obvious differences between a walleye and a sauger is that walleye grow larger than the average sauger. A mature sauger will be much smaller and have a slenderer …

The sauger is a slender, spiny-rayed fish with 2 separate dorsal fins and a large mouth, the upper jaw extending to about the hind edge of the eye. The hind edge of the bone just ahead of the …

Mar 31, 2023 · Sauger (Sander canadensis) is a unique and ecologically important freshwater fish species in North America. Understanding its taxonomy, morphology, distribution, habitat, …

Apr 29, 2024 · Sauger (Sander Сanadensis) is a freshwater perciform fish of the Percidae family which is widely distributed in North America, particularly from northern U.S. up into southern …

Means of Introduction: Intentionally stocked for sportfishing in most areas. Introductions in the Lake Michigan drainage of Wisconsin are likely due to an canal connection linking the …

Most sauger are caught near the bottom below a dam. Look for large instream structures that divert flow and you will find fish. Details. The Sauger is not picky in its choice of clear waters …