Florida Gar
Lepisosteus platyrhincus
The Florida Gar is a primitive freshwater fish with an elongated body, long snout filled with sharp teeth, and hard ganoid scales. It's native to Florida and southern Georgia freshwater systems.
Florida Gar at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lepisosteus platyrhincus
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 1-3 lbs
- State record
- 9 lbs 12 oz
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Florida Gar inhabit slow-moving rivers, canals, lakes, and swamps throughout Florida. Anglers target them using live bait like shiners or artificial lures in shallow, weedy areas where they ambush prey. They're often found near vegetation or structure in warm, quiet waters.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a florida gar through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksFlorida Gar questions people ask
Florida Gar is Lepisosteus platyrhincus.
A typical florida gar runs 12-24 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every florida gar you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Florida Gar inhabit slow-moving rivers, canals, lakes, and swamps throughout Florida. Anglers target them using live bait like shiners or artificial lures in shallow, weedy areas where they ambush prey. They're often found near vegetation or structure in warm, quiet waters. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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