Habitat
Alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula). Brackish Arroyo Colorado reaches and the Brownsville Ship Channel.
Where to start
The source places this species in bay settings. all The source is rare, historical, or unconfirmed local context rather than evidence of a current local opportunity. Treat the seasonal note as context, not a promise of a catch, open access or a particular day on the water.
Approach and bait
This is a brackish-water, non-island target; it belongs in the catalog so a visitor does not mistake it for a bay-flat species.
The source names rod-reel; bowfishing as gear or bait context. Confirm the current rules before using it.
Handling
Identify the catch and check the current authority rule before retaining it.
Sources and current rules
This guide draws on a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department source. Identify the animal before retention or collection, then check the current rules for the water and trip.