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Long nose Gar Fish

Published on Nov 19, 2015

Long nose gar fish project for second period

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

LONG NOSE GAR

Photo by ellenm1

SIX CHARACTERISTICS

  • Long body
  • Spots
  • Long nose
  • Thick scales
  • Small eyes
  • Ray fin

LIFE OF FISH

  • Spawn in April
  • Live up 15-20 hours
  • Females tend to be bigger than males
  • Eat larvae
Photo by lynnylchan

They arefound along the east coast of North and Central America in freshwater lakes and as far west as Kansas and Texas and southern New Mexico.

Photo by pboyd04

DISTRIBUTION

IN CLEAR LOW RIFFLED WATER, AND MAN MADE WATER AREAS.
Photo by Eric Atkins

Average size of a long-nose gar is 6ft and 6in.
They're also endangered fish.

Photo by oldandsolo

Best way to catch a long nose gar is to use a bow and arrow with a rope attached. As well as using a nylon rope bait.

BAG LIMIT

1 daily bag and no minimum length.