Fish Texas – September 2024

The alligator gar is the largest freshwater fish in Texas – the current state record is 283 pounds for a fish caught last year by Arthur Weston, a catch that broke world records as well! 

The Trinity River has some of the world’s best fishing for huge alligator gar, so enter the drawing to harvest one from the Trinity over the 48″ limit. Enter by Sept. 30 using the Texas Hunt & Fish app (THF) or online – there’s no cost, you only need a Texas fishing license to enter. See our press release for details. 

Rod and reel is how most Texans fish for these megafish, and rope flies are surprisingly effective – learn more in the Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine story Gar on the Fly. 

Your daily bag limit is 1, and alligator gar harvests must be reported within 24 hours using THF. Find all gar regulations in the Outdoor Annual. And don’t miss our 3 tips to catch-and-release large gar.