Sauger and Walleye Walleyes and Saugers are the largest members of the Perches and Darters family. They both have long bodies, forked tails, visible sharp teeth, and large, glassy eyes. Walleye Walleyes have a dark spot at the rear edge of the spiny section of its A light-reflective coating behind the retina gives the eyes a glassy look. This adaptation helps fish see at night. dorsal fin and a white marking on the bottom of the tail fin as well as the bottom of the ventral fin. Walleyes live in large lakes, big streams, and rivers in water that is cool and where the summer water temperatures do not exceed 85 degrees F. Walleye (Sander vitreus) Sauger The Sauger is closely related to the Walleye and looks similar. The big difference between these two fish is their habitat preference. Saugers prefer large, muddy rivers and big, silty lakes. www.fishandboat.com Sauger (Sander canadensis) Pennsylvania Angler & Boater * March/April 2020 51http://www.fishandboat.com