Jun 8, 2022 · In May 2021, less than a year after guiding Blasingame to his monster, Meshell took first place in the annual bowfishing South Texas Gar Tournament with a 210-pound alligator …

May 4, 2023 · In 1951, a Texas native and World War II veteran named Bill Valverde managed to catch the largest Alligator Gar on record while fishing in the Rio Grande River. This …

Jun 20, 2025 · A commercial fisherman accidentally caught the largest alligator gar I’ve ever heard of from Mississippi’s Lake Chotard via a gill net. The gar measured 8.5 feet long and …

Apr 17, 2024 · The biggest Alligator Gar ever caught weighed 327 pounds and was captured in 2001. The record gar was caught by accident when it got caught up in Kenny Williams’ fishing …

Nov 14, 2024 · According to official records, the largest alligator gar ever measured was over 13 feet long, with a girth of over 4 feet! That’s like catching a fish as big as a small car! These …

Sep 25, 2023 · The current IGFA all-tackle record for alligator gar is held by Bill Valverde, who hooked a 279-pounder in Rio Grande, Texas, on December 2, 1951.

Feb 11, 2025 · Alligator gars can grow to be over 7 feet long, the largest alligator gar ever captured in Arkansas weighed 241 pounds, and it was caught on the Red River too. Alligator …

Mar 14, 2025 · The alligator gar is the largest member of the gar family and one of the biggest freshwater fish found in North America. It’s also a living legend! Over 100 million years, this …

Jun 12, 2025 · Explore the captivating story of the largest alligator gar ever caught, diving into the records, expert insights, and the angler's journey.

Jan 11, 2025 · Discover the largest alligator gar ever caught in the Mississippi River and Gulf Coast regions. Learn about top fishing methods like live bait and deep water approaches that …