Species guide
How to catch Florida gar
Lepisosteus platyrhincus
freshwatergame fishLepisosteidae
The Florida gar is a freshwater predator known for its elongated body and sharp teeth. It can grow up to 132 cm long and is prized by anglers for its fighting ability. This species hunts various macrofauna in its habitat.
Where they live
Found in freshwater habitats across parts of North America, the Florida gar prefers slow-moving waters with abundant cover. It is a native freshwater game fish.
Typical size
Up to about 132 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- insects
Best baits
- live fish
- shrimp
- worms
Best lures
- topwater lures
- spinnerbaits
- soft plastics
How to fish for them
- casting near vegetation
- topwater fishing at dawn or dusk
- using live bait on a float or bottom rig
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