Longnose Gar in Ohio
Limits, the record and stocking for longnose gar.
- see bookletlimit
- 25 lbrecord
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A Buckeye profile of longnose gar
The Division of Wildlife lists longnose gar in no separate table for 2026-27.
The Ohio record weighed 25 lb, caught by Flora Irvin on Ohio River in 1966.
Ohio record longnose gar
| Division | Weight | Length | Angler | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod and reel | 25 lb | 49" | Flora Irvin | Ohio River | 1966 |
| bowfishing | 19.21 lb | 53.1" | Zachary Jared | Turkeyfoot Lake | 2011 |
Outdoor Writers of Ohio record fish page, retrieved October 26, 2026; ODNR biologists confirm the species of a new record.
Photo stops on the water near Longnose Gar
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longnose gar across Ohio, question and answer
Which length rule applies to Ohio longnose gar?
No Ohio limit row covers it.
Who holds the Ohio longnose gar record?
25 lb from Ohio River, caught by Flora Irvin in 1966.
Which Ohio pages name longnose gar?
No Ohio lake or river page lists it yet.
Do the ODNR records show longnose gar stocking?
The ODNR stocking file has no rows for it.
Is longnose gar regulated on Lake Erie?
Lake Erie prints nothing separate for it.
When can I fish for longnose gar in Ohio?
No dates are printed for it.
How much does an Ohio license for longnose gar cost?
Anglers 16 and older need an Ohio fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $76.96 for nonresidents and $10.00 for residents 65 and older.
How does the Ohio River treat longnose gar?
The river units set nothing separate for it.