Fish Iowa - Fish Species - Shortnose gar

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Distribution Map

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State Record(s)

JEREMY SUITER's Shortnose gar 35inch, 07-16-20
JEREMY SUITER
July 16, 2020: 8.05 lbs. - 35.00 in.
Missouri River (Council Bluffs to state line)
Pat Antelman's Shortnose gar 34inch, 04-09-12
Pat Antelman
April 09, 2012: 7.13 lbs. - 34.00 in.
Roberts Creek Lake

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Master Angler Catches

DILLON BRANDT's Shortnose gar 28inch, 07-17-26
DILLON BRANDT
July 17, 2026: 28.00 in.
Des Moines River (Red Rock to Ottumwa Dam)
SHAUN GRAF's Shortnose gar 26inch, 07-12-26
SHAUN GRAF
July 12, 2026: 2.27 lbs. - 26.00 in.
Pool 17, Mississippi River
SHAUN GRAF's Shortnose gar 26inch, 07-12-26
SHAUN GRAF
July 12, 2026: 2.30 lbs. - 26.00 in.
Pool 17, Mississippi River
TANNER HEINRICHS's Shortnose gar 27.25inch, 07-07-26
TANNER HEINRICHS
July 07, 2026: 27.25 in.
Chariton River (below Rathbun Lake)

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