Fishing Species
Florida Gar Fish Species Information
Florida Gar bigfishtackle PM
| Label | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Fish Name: | Lepisosteus platyrhincus |
| Other Fish Name: | |
| Regions Fished: | USA from the Savannah River and Ochlockonee River watersheds of Georgia and throughout peninsular Florida. |
| World Record: | |
| Common Tackle: | |
| Additional Information: | Although edible, they are not popular as food. The roe is highly toxic to many animals, including humans and birds. |