Longnose gar

Lepisosteus osseus · Fresh

Prehistoric-looking fish with a long toothy beak that cruises warm rivers and lakes.

Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

Facts

Best months	JFMAMJJASOND May–Sep. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator.
Typical size	60–90 cm · record about 180 cm
Diet	Fish
Regions	North AmericaCentral America

Catching tip. Use rope lures; the long jaw is hard to hook.

Hourly scores for the next 7 days, tuned to this species. No sign-up, no ads.

Facts are a guide; check local rules, seasons and size limits. All species · Tidebite home