Sauger in Pennsylvania
Seasons, the record and stocking for sauger.
- 6; minimum 12 incheslimit
- 4 lbrecord
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Where sauger fit in Pennsylvania fishing
Pennsylvania lists Sauger (Sander canadensis) as game fish, regulated in 1 water class. For commonwealth inland waters (all waters not under lake erie, pymatuning, conowing the PFBC sets 6; minimum 12 inches and a season of jan. 1 through march 14 and may 2 through dec. 31.
The record entry lists 4 lb from Susquehanna River, Tim Waltz, 2001. Of the lakes with pages, 3 list it in the PFBC species table.
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| Water class | Where | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth inland waters | Commonwealth inland waters (all waters not under Lake Erie, Pymatuning, Conowingo or Delaware River and Estuary rules or | 6; minimum 12 inches | Jan. 1 through March 14 and May 2 through Dec. 31 |
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PA Fish and Boat Commission; in effect or proposed as of October 1, 2025, PDF revised February 27, 2026), page 10 to 14. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
PFBC record entries for sauger
| Entry | Weight | Angler | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauger | 4 lb | Tim Waltz | Susquehanna River | Lycoming | 2001 |
PFBC State Record Fish page, retrieved October 23, 2026; records are kept by weight only.
Lake pages that name sauger
| Lake | County | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Conemaugh River Lake | Indiana | 640 |
| Loyalhanna Lake | Westmoreland | 479 |
| Bessemer Lake | Lawrence | 28 |
PFBC warmwater/coolwater species listing per lake (WWCW layer), retrieved October 23, 2026; largest lakes first.
Where sauger live in the Commonwealth
Still water holding sauger
- Conemaugh River Lake640 acres
- Loyalhanna Lake479 acres
- Bessemer Lake28 acres
Rivers holding sauger
- Allegheny RiverPotter County
- Monongahela RiverAllegheny County
- Ohio RiverBeaver County
- Youghiogheny RiverSomerset County
- Beaver RiverBeaver County
- Kiskiminetas RiverArmstrong County
- Pine Creek, Allegheny CountyAllegheny County
- Deer Creek, Allegheny CountyAllegheny County
- Dunlap CreekFayette County
- Peters Creek, Washington CountyWashington County
- Big Sewickley CreekAllegheny County
- Montour RunAllegheny County
- Mill Creek, Beaver CountyBeaver County
PFBC species listings, Class A and stocked trout layers, the 2026 stocking schedule and state records; largest waters first.
Fish listed alongside sauger
- Largemouth Bassgame fish
- Smallmouth Bassgame fish
- Spotted Bassgame fish
- Rock Bassgame fish
- Striped Bassgame fish
- White Bassgame fish
- Bluegillgame fish
- Pumpkinseedgame fish
- Redbreast Sunfishgame fish
- Crappiegame fish
- Yellow Perchgame fish
- White Perchgame fish
Photographs of lakes and creeks by Sauger
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Photo: George Neat, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Roy Luck, CC BY 2.0
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Keystone sauger: the questions that come up
What is the Pennsylvania creel limit for sauger?
6; minimum 12 inches on commonwealth inland waters (all waters not under lake erie, pymatuning, conowing, season jan. 1 through march 14 and may 2 through dec. 31; other water classes have their own rows.
What is the state record sauger in Pennsylvania?
4 lb from Susquehanna River in Lycoming County, caught by Tim Waltz in 2001.
Which waters list sauger?
16 water pages here list it, led by Conemaugh River Lake, Loyalhanna Lake and Bessemer Lake.
Do Pennsylvania hatcheries raise sauger?
It is not stocked on the 2026 lists.
What family name do biologists use for sauger?
Sander canadensis; listed as game fish.
What dates cover sauger?
Jan. 1 through March 14 and May 2 through Dec. 31 on commonwealth inland waters (all waters not under lake erie, pymatuning, conowing.
Which Pennsylvania license and permit cover sauger?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Pennsylvania fishing license: $27.97 for residents, $60.97 for nonresidents and $14.47 for resident seniors, fees included.
Is a permitted Pennsylvania guide available for sauger?
No guide listing names it.
Plan a sauger trip
Open any listed water for ramps and seasons.