Gar fishing in the United States takes place in lakes and rivers, where several native gar species inhabit slow-moving freshwater systems.
Based on Fishbrain community data

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According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Gar.

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Spotted gar
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
length · weight
Spotted gar
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
28 in · 1 lb
Spotted gar
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
length · weight
Shortnose gar
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
length · weight
Spotted gar
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
24 in · 1 lb
Spotted gar
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
24 in · 3 lb
Spotted gar
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
20 in · 1 lb
Spotted gar
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
length · weight


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