![]() ![]() Although I encountered a number of smaller, fifty pound specimens, the gargantuan trophies I had hoped for eluded me. I enjoyed a fishing trip to East Texas in 2010 in search of one of these giants. This amazing fish – the Alligator Gar –is North America’s largest freshwater fish, largely found in East Texas and the gulf ‘plains’ area of Louisiana. This fish can reach more than 8 feet in length and in excess of 300 pounds, with a bill full of sharp teeth and eyes like black saucers. One of the most awesome, terrifying looking freshwater predators on the planet happens to thrive in a particular area of the United States, and has gone largely unnoticed by even seasoned anglers. ![]() Virtually any average American, whether or not they fish recreationally, can easily identify bass or ‘bream’ and most realize that a fish with whiskers is probably a catfish. Nonetheless the largest freshwater fish in North America is arguably its most mysterious fish. It can’t be overstated – to the enthusiastic angler, landing the biggest representative of a species is always better. David Graham – Date Posted: September 14, 2011 ![]()
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