Sauger

The Sauger is a freshwater fish that resembles its close relative, the walleye. The typical sauger is 11-14 oz (0.3-0.4 kg) in weight. Saugers require warmer summer water temperatures of 68-83 F (20-28 C). Their need for warm water is thought to affect the northern and western boundaries of their range. Saugers feed on a variety of invertebrates and small fishes depending on the time of year and size of the Sauger. The channel catfish is a classic prey of the Sauger. Saugers are more likely to be found in large rivers with deep pools. They encounter a variety of habitats because of their migratory tendencies.