Alligator gar are the largest species in the gar family, and among the largest freshwater fishes found in North America. Mature alligator gar commonly measure 6 ft (1.8 m) in length, and weigh over 100 lb …

Oct 1, 2021 · There are only seven gar species alive today, but there were more earlier in the fossil record. Today, they’re found from southern Canada all the way down to Costa Rica, and mainly in …

Huge alligator gar have lurked in our lakes and rivers since the age of the dinosaurs. Here are some of the very biggest ever taken, including a trio of 300-pounders. The term “river monster”...

Feb 5, 2025 · The alligator gar is one of the largest freshwater fishes in North America and is the largest of the gar species. Young gars have an adhesive disc on the underside of the snout that they use to …

The alligator gar is the largest member of the Family Lepisosteidae, reaching 8 feet (2.44 m) in length and over 300 pounds (136 kg). Having long torpedo-shaped bodies, broad snouts, and hard, …

Apr 15, 2025 · In the sprawling waters of the Southern United States, the alligator gar claims its title as the largest freshwater fish discovered. Boasting a length of over 10 feet, this ancient species has …

Alligator gar get big — really big — and they look like something that should be swimming around with dinosaurs, not bass and crappie. But it is not just their looks that are unique. Alligator gar are like few …