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Sauger Fishing

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Nearest Sauger fishing charters

19 charters in map area
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23 ft
Up to 4 persons
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34 ft
Up to 6 persons
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Trips from
US $700
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21 ft
Up to 3 persons
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Trips from
US $450
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21 ft
Up to 6 persons
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Last booking: 6 days ago
Trips from
US $449
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18 ft
Up to 5 persons
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Last booking: 2 days ago
Trips from
US $450
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24 ft
Up to 4 persons
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Trips from
US $400
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21 ft
Up to 4 persons
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20 ft
Up to 3 persons
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25 ft
Up to 6 persons
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20 ft
Up to 3 persons

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What anglers say about Sauger fishing

  • 5.0
    /5
    (Half Day Afternoon Fishing Trip)

    Amazing time!

    Captain Ryan was an absolute blast! We went on a girls trip during the day and had the best time! We highly recommend doing this as an activity with friends or family and we will do it again!!
    Tiffany S.
    Tiffany S.
    Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (4 Hour Trip)

    no shortage of fish

    Joe was friendly and great, super knowledgeable and a fun guy to be around. Equipment was great and we had no issues reeling them in.
    Tim G.
    Tim G.
    Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (4 Hour Trip)

    Knowledgeable Guide

    We had a great morning fishing. Caught a variety of fish. Joseph knew the lake and past days results so he was able to move us to fish locations. He took the time to explain fish identification and handling to my grandson and created some memories I'm sure he won't forget.
    William G.
    William G.
    Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (4 Hour Trip)

    Great Day on the River

    Joe was an exceptional guide. He taught us a great deal about fishing the river and put us on nice Walleyes. We highly reccond Joe!
    Larry N.
    Larry N.
    Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
  • 4.0
    /5
    (6 Hour Trip)

    fantastic weekend

    I had a free weekend while visiting Mayo made better by two days fishing with Mark. Thoroughly enjoyed 2 days on lake pepin and the mississippi. caught seven different species plus a 27” walleye.
    Robert M.
    Robert M.
    Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

About Sauger fishing

Size
0.5 to 2lbs
Food Value
Good
Game Quality
Average

Sauger is the smaller relative of the Walleye, similar in appearance and taste, but more common in fast-flowing rivers than in lakes.

How big

At only a fraction of their relative's size, Sauger are most often caught between 0.5 and 2lbs.

Distribution

Sauger are native to the southern, western and central USA west of the Appalachians and southern Canada between Alberta and Quebec, including the Great Lakes and James Bay.

In rivers, Sauger are known to migrate extensive distances (up to 400 miles) for spawning purposes. They migrate upstream March through May and back downstream April through July.

How to catch

The species is caught on similar bait as Walleye. Depending on the season, either minnows, night crawlers, leeches or frogs should be effective. Anglers like tipping heavy jigs with natural bait. Here is an excellent in-depth article on Sauger fishing, if you'd like to know more.

Good to eat?

White, delicate and flaky meat.

Sauger is the smaller relative of the Walleye, similar in appearance and taste, but more common in fast-flowing rivers than in lakes.

How big

At only a fraction of their relative's size, Sauger are most often caught between 0.5 and 2lbs.

Distribution

Sauger are native to the southern, western and central USA west of the Appalachians and southern Canada between Alberta and Quebec, including the Great Lakes and James Bay.

In rivers, Sauger are known to migrate extensive distances (up to 400 miles) for spawning purposes. They migrate upstream March through May and back downstream April through July.

How to catch

The species is caught on similar bait as Walleye. Depending on the season, either minnows, night crawlers, leeches or frogs should be effective. Anglers like tipping heavy jigs with natural bait. Here is an excellent in-depth article on Sauger fishing, if you'd like to know more.

Good to eat?

White, delicate and flaky meat.