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

ZACHARIAH COTTERMAN's Shortnose gar 28.4inch, 06-10-26
ZACHARIAH COTTERMAN
June 10, 2026: 28.40 in.
Pool 19, Mississippi River
Cooper Leopard's Shortnose gar 28inch, 06-06-26
Cooper Leopard
June 06, 2026: 3.00 lbs. - 28.00 in.
Pool 09, Mississippi River
AUSTIN DUNHAM's Shortnose gar 27inch, 06-03-26
AUSTIN DUNHAM
June 03, 2026: 27.00 in.
Lake Manawa
COLTON ROBERTS's Shortnose gar 28.5inch, 05-24-26
COLTON ROBERTS
May 24, 2026: 3.00 lbs. - 28.50 in.
Des Moines River (Ottumwa Dam to Farmington)

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