Alligator Gar: A Catch to Eat or Release in Missouri?

Calvin200001 caught what he thinks is an Alligator Gar and wonders if it’s edible in Missouri.

Summary

  • Is it a Needlenose Gar or Alligator Gar?
  • Alligator Gar is a protected species in Missouri.
  • Gar is delicious but challenging to clean.
  • Long Nose Gar: Edible but not highly desired.

Sleazus- and Death2mandatory

Sleazus- identifies it as a Needlenose Gar, while Death2mandatory emphasizes the protection of Alligator Gar in Missouri.

PrivialTursuit and 00McNasty

PrivialTursuit mentions the delicious flavor of Gar despite the cleaning hassle, and 00McNasty believes it’s a Short Nose Gar.

Kennedygoose and 956frank

Kennedygoose warns against eating the eggs of Gars as they’re toxic, while 956frank shares a picture and describes it as very good eating.

OSRSconspiracy1776 and Jabba_the_Putt

OSRSconspiracy1776 thinks it’s a Long Nose Gar, describing it as edible but not highly desired. Jabba_the_Putt humorously calls it a dinosaur.

Fishnfoolup mentions it’s a Long Nose Gar and acknowledges the challenge of cleaning it.