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Alligator gar

Atractosteus spatula

Where to fish

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Local names

A name can refer to different fish in different places.

NameRegionSource
Alligator garUnited StatesReference
Alligator garGlobalReference
AlligatorhechtGermany · GermanReference
CatánMexico · SpanishReference
CatánSpain · SpanishReference
Garpique alligatorGlobal · FrenchReference
Gaspar babaGlobal · SpanishReference
GemfishUnited StatesReference
PejelagartoMexico · SpanishReference

Seasons

A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.

Regulations and identification

Source records

Country occurrence records

Hong Kong · Iraq · Mexico · United States

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