Longnose Gar
Biological Profile & Regional Guide
🏆 REGIONAL TROPHY INTEL & QUALIFYING STANDARDS
Pennsylvania (PFBC)
Adult (Weight): 6 lb 0 oz
Junior (Weight): 4 lb 0 oz
Catch & Release: 34 in
Junior (Weight): 4 lb 0 oz
Catch & Release: 34 in
State Record: 19 lb 2 oz
New York (NYSDEC)
Angler Award: 38 in
(Minimum Length Requirement)
(Minimum Length Requirement)
State Record: 15 lb 14 oz
Appearance
Prehistoric appearance; elongated snout with needle-like teeth; hard ganoid scales.
Size Range
24-48+ inches.
Primary Habitat
Quiet, weedy backwaters of large rivers and reservoirs.
Feeding Habits
Ambush predator; primarily eats small fish.
Behavior & Biology
Movement: Lethargic; often seen basking near the surface.
Spawning: Late spring in shallow, weedy areas.
Lifespan: 15-22 years
🎣 Sport Fishing Intel
Fighting Behavior: Stalks prey slowly before a sudden sideways strike.
Recommended Tactics: Sight fishing; using frayed nylon rope lures (teeth tangle in rope).
Best Baits/Lures: Rope lures, small live minnows.
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