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Sauger
Sander canadensis · Fresh
Slimmer relative of the walleye living in larger turbid rivers.
Photo: Duane Raver, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND Mar–May. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Typical size | 25–35 cm · record about 70 cm |
| Diet | Minnows, insects |
| Regions | North America |
Catching tip. Jigs and minnows near the bottom in rivers; look for current edges.
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