Shortnose Gar

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Shortnose Gar

Species Information

Scientific Name:Lepisosteus platostomus
Common Names:Shortnose Gar
Environment:Lake, River
Ideal Temp:

About Shortnose Gar

Shortnose Gar Fishing

World Record:
# Fish Caught:2637 documented in database.
Earliest Record:1/1/1853 12:00:00 AM and located at 34.94599, -92.38477.
Latest Record:10/15/2022 12:00:00 AM and located at 38.33333, -90.15000.
Common Techniques:Bottom Fishing, Casting, Fly, Jigging, Trolling
Popular Lure Types:Bottom Rig, Crankbaits, Flies, Jigs, Plugs, Soft Plastics, Spinnerbaits, Spoons, Topwater, Trolling
Fishing Spots:0 Shortnose Gar fishing spots.


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