Scientists discovered the spotted gar last month while taking inventory of species living at the Mission Reach. The new fish in town was one of 25 species accounted for during the survey, taken by ...

Sowards said one rare species that could be encountered by the average angler is the American eel. These fish, which spawn in ...

Spearers, anglers and bowfishers will be allowed to keep up to 10 gar – the toothy, prehistoric fish native to Minnesota waters – starting March 1 when a new gar possession limit is in ...

Officials said alligator gar are among the largest fish species in North America, second only to the white sturgeon. Over decades, an alligator gar can reach 6 feet long, with many found over 7 ...

Sowards said Big Hill Reservoir is a prime spot to find both of these species along with some nearby perennial rivers. Spotted gar fish. (Getty Images) “Another hotbed for rare fish species ...