Sauger Fishing

Sander Canadensis

12-21 inch
0.99-4 lb

Sauger are sleek, predatory fish closely related to Walleye, found in rivers and lakes across North America. They thrive in turbid waters with rocky or sandy bottoms. Sauger have a mottled brown body and sharp teeth, feeding on fish and invertebrates. Known for their excellent table fare, they are a favorite among anglers, especially in colder months.

Lures & Baits

plugs
jigs
leeches
minnows

Fishing Tips

Water type: fresh
Hook type: Octopus hook, Circle hook, Treble hook
Hook size: #1, 1/0, 2/0

How to Catch Sauger

drift fishing
jigging
still fishing
trolling

Where to Catch Sauger

United States

Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
East Tennessee
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Middle Tennessee
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Utah
West Tennessee
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Best Fishing Spots for Sauger

Alum creek
Blue Marsh Lake (fishing)
Barr lake
West Branch Fond Du Lac River
Buckeye Lake (OH, fishing)
Lake Katherine (US, WI)
Muddy Creek (US, KS)
Flaugherty Run
Cave Run Lake (fishing)
Wabanica Creek
Silver Lake (US, WI)
West Fork Pinhook Creek
East Hickman Creek
Evergreen lake
Fox River (US, IL)
Sugar Creek (US, IL)
Hueston Woods
Kentucky Lake (KY)

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