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Sauger

Sander canadensis

Sauger lives in low gradient streams and large lakes. It is native to about 1/3rd of the state, in the north and west. It has not been found recently in the Erie, Ontario, Oswego and Saint Lawrence watersheds. Since 1978 two catches have been documented from Lake Champlain. It appears to be nearly eliminated, and a recovery plan has been developed.