Jul. 23—Over the years, gar have gotten a bad wrap for being a main consumer of game and sport fish, but that may be because the prehistoric fish is adaptable in less-than-ideal settings. Jason ...

When Texas freshwater fisheries managers two years ago voiced concern about the status and future of the alligator gar fishery and recommended ending unregulated taking of the state's largest ...

When it comes to aquatic animals such as fish, many people overlook the diversity that can be found right here in Texas. When one thinks of a fish, it is usually a bass, or perch (sunfish), or catfish ...

A new record was set in April for the largest alligator gar caught at Lake Corpus Christi, weighing in at 207 pounds. The long snout is a familiar face in Texas as the state is one of the native homes ...

This video highlights the seven primary species of gar, an ancient group of fish known for their armored bodies and elongated jaws. Footage showcases how each species differs in size, habitat, and ...

The largest group of vertebrate animals is fishes. Because water covers more than 70 percent of the earth’s surface, this shouldn’t be surprising. However, we often overlook the long evolutionary ...