Spotted Gar
Lepisosteus oculatus
A primitive freshwater fish with an elongated body, long snout filled with sharp teeth, and distinctive dark spots covering its body and fins. Known for its hard, diamond-shaped scales and ability to breathe air at the surface.
Spotted Gar at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lepisosteus oculatus
- Typical size
- 24-36 inches, 3-8 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in slow-moving rivers, backwater areas, oxbow lakes, and swamps throughout the southeastern United States. Anglers typically target them in shallow, weedy areas using live bait like minnows or cut bait, often sight fishing in clear water where the fish can be seen near the surface.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a spotted 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™ worksSpotted Gar questions people ask
Spotted Gar is Lepisosteus oculatus.
A typical spotted gar runs 24-36 inches, 3-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every spotted gar you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in slow-moving rivers, backwater areas, oxbow lakes, and swamps throughout the southeastern United States. Anglers typically target them in shallow, weedy areas using live bait like minnows or cut bait, often sight fishing in clear water where the fish can be seen near the surface. 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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