02-26-2013, 06:25 PM
Sauger distribution and range has decreased from historical ranges because of degraded and fragmented habitat conditions.[url "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauger#cite_note-Jaeger_et_al.-3"][3][/url] Sauger distribution within its home range varies by time of year because they are a migratory fish species.[url "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauger#cite_note-Jaeger_et_al.-3"][3][/url] Saugers are more typical of rivers whereas walleyes are more common in lakes and reservoirs.
They are usually found in natural rivers because they have more abundant pools and their flow regime has not been altered by dams or diversions. They are still common in impounded river systems. Saugers are usually found in areas with high turbidity, low channel slope, low stream velocity, and deep water.[url "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauger#cite_note-Kuhn_et_al.-2"][2][/url] Saugers tend to select pools with sand and silt substrates, and habitat features that provide cover from the river current.[url "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauger#cite_note-Amadio_et_al.-4"][[/url]
Not to belabor the point, they just don't belong in Utah !!
They are usually found in natural rivers because they have more abundant pools and their flow regime has not been altered by dams or diversions. They are still common in impounded river systems. Saugers are usually found in areas with high turbidity, low channel slope, low stream velocity, and deep water.[url "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauger#cite_note-Kuhn_et_al.-2"][2][/url] Saugers tend to select pools with sand and silt substrates, and habitat features that provide cover from the river current.[url "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauger#cite_note-Amadio_et_al.-4"][[/url]
Not to belabor the point, they just don't belong in Utah !!