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perch

Perch (Sauger and Walleye)

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Sauger

Sauger

A slender, streamlined perch

Has at least 3 rows of rounded black spots in the 1st dorsal fin
3-4 dark brown saddles on the back with 2 large dark brown blotches on the side

Adults can grow to 30 in. (8-9 lbs.), but are usually less than 20 in. (2-3 lbs.)

Walleye

Walleye

A large, streamlined perch with an opaque eye, large mouth, and enlarged canine teeth

Color is olive-green to brown with darker blotches on the back and side

First dorsal fin has dark streaks or wavy bands and a black blotch covering the membranes of the last few spines
Anal fin and lower lobe of the caudal fin are tipped in white

Adults can grow to 36 in. (25 lbs.), but usually range from 12-30 in. (2-10 lbs.)