Description
The Sauger is a freshwater fish that resembles its close relative, the Walleye. The typical Sauger is 11-14oz (0.3-0.4kg) 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.
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This is the Wiki page for the Sauger found in Golden Ridge Reserve.
Summary
Habitats
Sauger can be found in Shallow Pond, Lake Shore, Upriver, and River Wetland.
Bait & Lure Preferences
Redworm, Leeches, Minnow, Tube, Grub, Jerkbait, Worm, Crankbait, can be used to lure and catch Sauger in COTW the Angler.
Traits
The Sauger has the following traits:
- Aggressive:
Goes directly for a strike without nibbling.
- Bottom Lurker:
Prefers swimming closer to the bottom.
- Hard Fighter:
Tries its best to get off the hook.
- Night Owl:
More active at night.
Tips for catching Sauger
Preferred Bait
The Sauger preferes Redworm as bait. If you use Redworm you have the best chance of cathing a Sauger.
Time of Day
The best time for catching a Sauger is during 🌙Nighttime.
Water Temperature
Sauger will bite when the water temperature is between 12.0°C and 26.0°C, with an ideal temperature of 15.0°C.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile (0.055-0.3kg) | 10 and 9 |
| 🥉Bronze (0.3-0.6kg) | 8 and 7 |
| 🥈Silver (0.6-1.5kg) | 6 |
| 🥇Gold (1.5-2.2kg) | 5 |
| 💎Diamond (2.2-3.1kg) | 4 |
Sauger Hotspots Map
A map with known hotspots for Sauger. These are locations where Diamond Sauger have been caugth, but they don't guarantee a Diamond Rank catch. Also, other ranks of Sauger can be caught at these locations.
