Zander
Sander lucioperca
A European freshwater predator related to walleye and common in lakes and rivers.
Freshwater
Identification points
- Long body with a pointed head.
- Large mouth with canine teeth.
- Dark bars and a spiny dorsal fin.
Habitat
large lakes, rivers, reservoirs, channels, and turbid low-light water
Bait notes
jigs, soft plastics, live bait, dead bait, and crankbaits
Behavior
hunts fish near bottom, structure, and low-light edges
Caution
Check local size, season, gear, and harvest rules before fishing.
Fishing notes
fish slowly near bottom and check local rules on live bait