Fishing For

Alligator gar

4.0

(111)

1.1K Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Alligator gar. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

Average Length

6.6 ft

Maximum Length

10.0 ft

Maximum Weight

302.0 lbs

Depth Range

0.0 ft

Temperature Range

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Alligator gar

5.0

(4)

Trinity River

Kaufman County, Texas

87 Catches

4.0

(10)

West Fork Trinity River

Tarrant County, Texas

Trinity County, Texas

Fort Bend County, Texas

Liberty County, Texas

Victoria County, Texas

Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana

13 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Alligator gar

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Black Striped Mullet

4.0

(103)

64 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Perch

4.0

(37)

18 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shrimp

4.0

(223)

13 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shad

4.0

(27)

11 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

4.0

(1154)

10 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Minnows

4.0

(100)

9 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1228)

8 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Shad

4.0

(8)

7 Catches

Recently Caught Alligator gar

BIGRICHFISH !

2 days ago

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Dallas County, Texas

No skunk today! Book now!!

Species Alligator gar

15 likes • 1 comment

BIGRICHFISH !

1 week ago

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Dallas County, Texas

One big fish today! Book now!

Species Alligator gar

12 likes

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BIGRICHFISH !

1 week ago

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Dallas County, Texas

Big fish for these guys! Book now!

Species Alligator gar

9 likes

Hunter Ward

4 days ago

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Polk County, Texas

Come fishing with me for Alligator Gar! More videos on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! @hunterdubs.fwtx

Species Alligator gar

Weight 30 lb

Gear 2

47 likes • 14 comments

Hunter Ward

1 week ago

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Polk County, Texas

My best gar of the day! Such a hard and fun fight on these big fish!

Species Alligator gar

Weight 50 lb

Gear 3

60 likes • 12 comments

Hunter Ward

1 week ago

•

Polk County, Texas

My best day of Alligator Gar fishing yet! Lots of beautiful, big catches today! Fishing with guide BIGRICHFISH !

Species Alligator gar

Weight 30 lb

Gear 3

68 likes • 18 comments

Hunter Ward

1 week ago

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Polk County, Texas

Double ups with Juran! Can’t wait to share this content! 🔥

Species Alligator gar

Weight 30 lb

Gear 3

68 likes • 15 comments

BIGRICHFISH !

1 week ago

•

Dallas County, Texas

Good fish today! Book now!

Species Alligator gar

15 likes

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