Texas Fishermen Bow Massive 271-Pound Alligator Gar

The massive alligator gar was caught by three customers on a guided fishing tour led by South Texas Bowfishing.

There’s a new personal record for South Texas Bowfishing! They had a group of repeat customers that connected on a true once in a lifetime trophy. 7’ 11” giant with a 48” girth weighing in at 271 pounds!

The Texas state record for the heaviest alligator gar caught by bowfishing was a 290-pound gar caught in 2001 – just 19 pounds heavier.

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