Jul. 23—Over the years, gar have gotten a bad wrap for being a main consumer of game and sport fish, but that may be because the prehistoric fish is adaptable in less-than-ideal settings. Jason ...

Alligator gar have all the major characteristics of a trophy gamefish. They’ll eat a variety of baits and lures, they pull like hell, and, most importantly, they’re giants. The species now has its own ...

When it comes to aquatic animals such as fish, many people overlook the diversity that can be found right here in Texas. When one thinks of a fish, it is usually a bass, or perch (sunfish), or catfish ...

A new record was set in April for the largest alligator gar caught at Lake Corpus Christi, weighing in at 207 pounds. The long snout is a familiar face in Texas as the state is one of the native homes ...

A hybrid of an alligator gar and spotted gar. Genera of these two species separated over 100 million years ago, yet they can still produce viable offspring. Credit: Solomon David. The term “living ...

Texas alligator gar season is in spring and summer, and the longest-living freshwater fish in the state will be attracted to the warmer waters. While anglers may be anxious to catch and release ...