Sauger in Indiana
sauger under the 2026-2027 Indiana guide.
- 6 a daybag
- 6 lb. 1 oz.record
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What the DNR prints on sauger
The row that governs sauger across Indiana is printed as "Walleye, Walleye-Sauger Hybrid (Saugeye), Sauger". Per-day allowance, word for word: 6, any combination of walleye, walleye-sauger hybrid, and sauger. The size column reads: For walleye: 14 inches south of SR 26; 16 inches north of SR 26 For sauger and saugeye: No size limit.
A 6 lb. 1 oz. fish from Tippecanoe River (1983) holds the Indiana sauger mark. Of 10 Hoosier water pages naming it, the biggest are Monroe Lake, Versailles Lake and Brownstown Pit. Since 2016 the DNR stocking dashboard shows 393,459 of them across 1 water.
Sauger (Sander canadensis), Percidae (perches and darters).
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| Where | Row as printed | Daily | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| statewide | Walleye, Walleye-Sauger Hybrid (Saugeye), Sauger | 6, any combination of walleye, walleye-sauger hybrid, and sauger | For walleye: 14 inches south of SR 26; 16 inches north of SR 26 For sauger and saugeye: No size limit |
| Ohio River main stem | Walleye, sauger and saugeye | 6, any combination of walleye, sauger, or hybrid walleye | 14 inches |
Statewide limits as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Separate sauger lines for the lake and the river
| Water | Row as printed | Daily | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio River | Walleye, sauger and saugeye | 6, any combination of walleye, sauger, or hybrid walleye | 14 inches |
Lake Michigan and Ohio River rows as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026.
The Indiana sauger record
| Weight as printed | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lb. 1 oz. | Tippecanoe River | Carroll County | 1983 |
Indiana DNR Indiana Record Fish Program list (keeper: Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (Indiana Record Fish Program); angler names left off here), read November 5, 2026.
Indiana water pages carrying sauger
- Monroe Lake10,750 acres, Monroe County
- Versailles Lake178 acres (NHD outline area), Ripley County
- Brownstown PitJackson County
- Deer Creek LakePerry County
- White RiverDaviess County
- Wabash RiverAdams County
- Tippecanoe RiverCarroll County
- East Fork White RiverBartholomew County
- Blue River (Crawford and Harrison Counties)Crawford County
- Laughery CreekDearborn County
Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026.
Hatchery sauger in Indiana waters
| Water as listed | Fish since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Tippecanoe River | 393,459 |
Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026.
Other Indiana fish in the sauger family
- Walleye6 a day
- Yellow Perchno bag limit
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Hoosier lakes and creeks near Sauger, on camera
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What Hoosiers ask about sauger
What is the statewide sauger limit in Indiana?
Bag 6, any combination of walleye, walleye-sauger hybrid, and sauger, size For walleye: 14 inches south of SR 26; 16 inches north of SR 26 For sauger and saugeye: No size limit, statewide.
Does the DNR list a record sauger?
It weighed 6 lb. 1 oz.; Tippecanoe River, 1983.
Which Indiana pages here mention sauger?
10 Indiana pages, Monroe Lake, Versailles Lake and Brownstown Pit first.
Where does the sauger rule change in Indiana?
Special water entries do not name it; posted rules on a water still apply.
Were sauger stocked in Indiana recently?
393,459 into 1 water since 2016, last in 2021.
Which Indiana license covers sauger?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
Which family do sauger belong to in Indiana?
Sander canadensis; family Percidae (perches and darters), on the DNR Fishes of Indiana list.
Which days are license-free for sauger?
The Indiana DNR set Free Fishing Days for May 10, June 6-7, and Sept. 26, 2026, for Indiana residents (no license or trout/salmon stamp needed; all other rules apply). Size and bag rules stay in force.
Pick an Indiana lake for sauger
Each water above has its ramps and special rules on its own page.