Freshwater
Zander
Sander lucioperca
- Peak season
- Fall and Winter
- Length range
- 30–100 cm
- Weight range
- 0.5–12 kg
- Typical depth
- 1–20 m
Habitat
Deep lakes, large rivers, and canals with turbid water. Prefers deep pools and areas with low visibility.
Behavior
Nocturnal predator with excellent low-light vision. Hunts small fish near the bottom during twilight hours.
Best techniques
- Vertical jigging
- Soft plastic shad on jig head
- Dead bait ledgering
- Slow trolling
