Sauger in Saskatchewan
The sauger is a close cousin of the walleye and closely resembles it, but are often smaller and more slender.
Sauger can be identified-and distinguished from walleye-by the two or three rows of black spots found on their dorsal fin. They can grow to about 40 centimetres and weigh up to 900 grams.
Sask Record Sauger
The Sask angling record for a Sauger (7lb 13oz) was caught in the South Saskatchewan River in 1990.
Details
| Scientific name: | Sander canadensis |
| Avg. weight: | less than 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern |
| General Limit: | Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
| CR1 Limit: | Limit 2 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
| CR2 Limit: | Limit 2 (None may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
| CR3 Limit: | Limit 1 (Which cannot exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
| Distribution: | Found in 35 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Sauger can be found in Saskatchewan.
All lakes with Sauger
Fishing for Sauger in Saskatchewan
General Limits
The limit for Sauger is Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) in Saskatchewan provincial waters. Some provincial waters may have different limits for Sauger or be closed to fishing altogether. Always double check with the Sask Anglers Guide before heading out.
Lakes with Sauger
Resources
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide