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Saugeye stocking schedule — all states.

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Saugeye are sterile hybrids between walleye and sauger that grow faster and tolerate warmer water than pure walleye. Ohio's saugeye program is one of the largest in the country — saugeye have largely replaced walleye in Ohio reservoirs because they perform better in warmer southern waters. Stocked saugeye behave like walleye but tolerate temperatures up to 80°F.

Typical saugeye stocking calendar

Across the 5 states that stock saugeye, the typical stocking months are below. Specific dates and waters vary by state — consult each agency report.

JanJan — no stocking Saugeye typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingFebFeb — no stocking Saugeye typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingMarMar — no stocking Saugeye typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingAprApr — moderate stocking Saugeye typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingMayMay — moderate stocking Saugeye typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingJunJun — moderate stocking Saugeye typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingJulJul — no stocking Saugeye typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingAugAug — no stocking Saugeye typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingSepSep — no stocking Saugeye typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingOctOct — no stocking Saugeye typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingNovNov — no stocking Saugeye typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingDecDec — no stocking Saugeye typical size: 2–4 inch fingerling
Typical stocking size2–4 inch fingerling
Stocking water temperature50–75°F

Targeting newly-stocked saugeye

Same tactics as walleye — jigs, crankbaits, and live bait near structure. Saugeye tend to stay shallower in summer than walleye and feed more aggressively in warm water. Tailwater fishing below dams is a saugeye signature.

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States that stock saugeye

6 states have notable saugeye stocking programs. Click through for the state-specific schedule and official agency report.

Saugeye stocking alerts — your home water.

Bield: Fish parses agency stocking reports across states and pushes alerts when saugeye hit your saved waters.

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