The zander (Sander lucioperca), sander or pikeperch, is a species of ray-finned fish from the family Percidae, which also includes perch, ruffe and darter. It is found in freshwater and brackish habitats in western Eurasia. It is a popular game fish and has been introduced to a variety of localities outside its native range.

Learn how and where to find the big midwater-zander in different situations. The strong wind is blowing sideways over the lake. I have to slow down the speed of the boat, but finally we reach some shelter behind a big point on the other side of the lake.

Our channel covers insight in targeting everything from pike, perch and zander to catfish, asp and chub, with expert tips and tactics from our anglers to help you catch more and bigger fish.

The Zander is a freshwater big predator; it is also called European zander, kuha, pike perch, luccioperca, sandre, abborrfisk. Zander is native to eastern and central and south Europe, Sweden and Finland, Norway and some countries in western Asia.

Aug 3, 2007 · Zander are fantastically well adapted for life as a predator. They have a sleek body, capable of great acceleration through the water, and big teeth to grab and hold prey fish. But their best trick is the reflective lining to their eyes which means they can see in very low light levels and feed well from dusk through to dawn – not bad for an ...

What can I say, 10lb 12oz, 80cm long, what a fish! Enjoy...Unfortunately I did not have my large landing net assembled for this session. As mentioned, I th...

Dec 31, 2023 · In unraveling the mysteries of locating big zander, Larsson’s experiences provide a roadmap for anglers, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, weather awareness, and a keen understanding of the fish’s behavior.

Dec 5, 2012 · Most of the time I use a 36 inch net on a long extending pole, which is big enough for any zander and is a lot easier to handle than a 42 inch net. The banks of the Severn are steep and muddy and much of the time you need to be in a position to be able to net fish from six foot above the water.

Normally you will find the big pelagic zander in or close to the deepest areas in the lake. I usually search for fish in a speed of 2-3 knots but a good advice is to start slowly and then increase your speed as you are getting better in controlling the boat.

What Is the Biggest Zander Ever Caught in the US? The current North Dakota and US record zander is an impressive fish of 15lb 15oz and 35 -5/8 inches that angler Sam Wenner caught on Spiritwood Lake in 2019. That is the fish shown in the article’s featured image, by the way!