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.
Details
| Scientific name: | Sander canadensis |
| Avg. weight: | less than 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern |
| General Limit: | 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm) |
| Distribution: | Found in 34 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 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm) 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
Lake Diefenbaker is a massive (107132 acre) lake. Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site, Palliser Regional Park, Herbert Ferry Regional Park, Prairie Lake Regional Pa
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 58 photos of Lake Diefenbaker |
| RM: | Excelsior No. 166, Saskatchewan Landing No. 167, Victory No. 226 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Beaver Flat, Riverhurst, Hitchcock Bay |
| Parks: | Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site, Palliser Regional Park, Herbert Ferry Regional Park, Prairie Lake Regional Park, Douglas Provincial Park, Danielson Provincial Park, Elbow Harbour Recreation Site, Cabri Regional Park |
| Location: | 50.922837570377, -107.49800295574 |
| Shore Length: | 1002km |
| Surface Area: | 107132 acres |
| Max Width: | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
| Max Length: | 225 km (140 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Inflows: | South Saskatchewan River |
| Outflows: | South Saskatchewan RiverQu'Appelle River |
Churchill Lake is a massive (137264 acre) lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Communities: | Buffalo Narrows |
| Location: | 55.983185901665, -108.30004742596 |
| Shore Length: | 258km |
| Surface Area: | 137264 acres |
| Max Depth: | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Inflows: | Peter Pond Lake, Frobisher Lake, McLusky River |
| Outflows: | Churchill River to Lac Île-à-la-Crosse |
Codette Lake is a very large (7400 acre) lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| RM: | Torch River No. 488, Nipawin No. 487 |
| Communities: | Nipawin |
| Parks: | Wapiti Valley Regional Park, Wapiti Recreation Site |
| Location: | 53.278277182125, -104.30003734171 |
| Shore Length: | 102km |
| Surface Area: | 7400 acres |
| Max Depth: | 38.1 m (125 ft) |
Cumberland Lake is a massive (53972 acre) lake. Cumberland House Provincial Park is adjacent to Cumberland Lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Communities: | Cumberland House |
| Parks: | Cumberland House Provincial Park, Bigstone Cutoff Recreation Site |
| Location: | 54.038049791572, -102.25782294463 |
| Shore Length: | 160km |
| Surface Area: | 53972 acres |
| Inflows: | Grassberry RiverNew Channel Lake |
| Outflows: | Saskatchewan River |
Otter Lake is a massive (15065 acre) lake. Lac La Ronge Provincial Park is adjacent to Otter Lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Photos: | 6 photos of Otter Lake |
| Communities: | Missinipe |
| Parks: | Lac La Ronge Provincial Park, Devil Lake Recreation Site |
| Location: | 55.583744544609, -104.63862833678 |
| Shore Length: | 293km |
| Surface Area: | 15065 acres |
| Inflows: | Churchill River |
| Outflows: | Churchill River |
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes - Waterproof Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes