Fishing For

Alligator gar

4.0
(107)
1.1K Catches
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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
69 Catches
4.0
(10)
West Fork Trinity River
Tarrant County, Texas
29 Catches
4.0
(9)
Lake Livingston
Trinity County, Texas
22 Catches
4.0
(38)
Galveston Bay
Texas
18 Catches
5.0
(9)
Brazos River
Fort Bend County, Texas
16 Catches
4.0
(4)
Trinity River
Liberty County, Texas
15 Catches
5.0
(1)
Guadalupe River
Victoria County, Texas
13 Catches
4.0
(18)
Lake Pontchartrain
Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana
13 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Alligator gar

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Black Striped Mullet
4.0
(102)
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
(213)
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
(1091)
10 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Minnows
4.0
(96)
9 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1167)
8 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Shad
4.0
(8)
7 Catches

Recently Caught Alligator gar

Hunter Ward

2 days ago
 • 
Henderson County, Texas

A little Trinity River Alligator Gar! Fishing the flood with guide BIGRICHFISH !

Alligator gar
25 lb
1
44 likes • 18 comments

BIGRICHFISH !

2 days ago
 • 
Dallas County, Texas

Father and son caught some giants today! Book now!

Alligator gar
20 likes • 1 comment
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Heather Gregory

2 days ago
 • 
Maricopa County, Arizona

Alligator gar
16 lb 3 oz
2
15 likes • 5 comments

BIGRICHFISH !

4 days ago
 • 
Dallas County, Texas

Another monster in the boat! Book now!

Alligator gar
16 likes

Hunter Ward

1 week ago
 • 
Houston County, Texas

✅ Alligator Gar!

Alligator gar
52 lb
4
83 likes • 24 comments

Hunter Ward

1 week ago
 • 
Henderson County, Texas

Catching a Trinity River Alligator gar with BIGRICHFISH !

Alligator gar
50 lb
3
46 likes • 12 comments

BIGRICHFISH !

2 weeks ago
 • 
Dallas County, Texas

Successful father and son trip! Book now!

Alligator gar
20 likes • 1 comment

BIGRICHFISH !

2 weeks ago
 • 
Denton County, Texas

Another big fish in the boat! Book now!

Alligator gar
23 likes • 2 comments
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