Fish · Perch family
Sauger
Sander canadensis
The sauger (Sander canadensis) is a freshwater perciform fish of the family Percidae which resembles its close relative the walleye. They are members of the largest vertebrate order, Perciformes. They are the most migratory percid species in North America.
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FamilyPerch family
Water typeFreshwater
Body shapeLong & slender
RegionNorthern lakes & rivers
Size classSmall
DietCarnivore
HabitatDemersal
Maximum length30"
Maximum weight9 lb
Record size compared to the biggest fish in the game.
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The sauger (Sander canadensis) is a freshwater perciform fish of the family Percidae which resembles its close relative the walleye.
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