FishableWaters

Species

Sauger

On record in 8 waters across 3 states

Sauger are on record in 8 waters across 3 states, most heavily in Indiana, Illinois and Oklahoma. FishableWaters tracks every sauger stocking from state agency reports — use the state links and most-stocked list below to find waters near you.

By state

Most-stocked waters

Freshest sauger stockings

May 19, 2026Cheatham LakeTN20,180
May 11, 2026Cheatham LakeTN38,990
May 8, 2026Douglas LakeTN20,532
Jan 1, 2026Kaskaskia RiverIL44,140
Jan 1, 2026Des Plaines RiverIL54,254
Jan 1, 2026Kaskaskia RiverIL44,140
May 29, 2025Douglas LakeTN1,170
May 12, 2025Cheatham LakeTN11,178
May 12, 2025Douglas LakeTN23,183
May 9, 2025Cheatham LakeTN47,571
Jan 1, 2025Des Plaines RiverIL1,500,000
Jan 1, 2025Des Plaines RiverIL56,326
Jan 1, 2025Kaskaskia RiverIL22,136
May 17, 2024Douglas LakeTN28,045
May 14, 2024Douglas LakeTN23,468

Sauger — FAQ

Where can I catch sauger?+

Sauger are stocked across 3 states, led by Indiana, Illinois and Oklahoma. Pick a state below to see every water stocked with sauger.

How many waters are stocked with sauger?+

8 waters across 3 states hold sauger on record, updated daily from agency stocking reports.