Sauger

The record

Sauger at a glance

Scientific name: Sander canadensis
Typical size: 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs
Water: Freshwater
Habitat: Freshwater
Rarity in the Fishdex™: Uncommon

Where it lives

Habitat

Sauger inhabit rivers, large lakes, and reservoirs throughout the northern United States and Canada, preferring deeper waters with moderate current. Anglers typically target them with jigs, live bait, or trolling near bottom structure in deeper channels and drop-offs. They are most active during low-light periods and can be caught year-round through the ice.

Catch one and it is yours

Log a sauger through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.

How the Fishdex™ works

Questions

Sauger questions people ask

What is the scientific name for sauger?

Sauger is Sander canadensis.

How big does a sauger get?

A typical sauger runs 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every sauger you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.

Where do sauger live?

Sauger inhabit rivers, large lakes, and reservoirs throughout the northern United States and Canada, preferring deeper waters with moderate current. Anglers typically target them with jigs, live bait, or trolling near bottom structure in deeper channels and drop-offs. They are most active during low-light periods and can be caught year-round through the ice. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.

Is sauger in the Cobia Fishdex?

Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.

Freshwater