They are the largest known species of gar and can grow to around 8 feet (2.4 meters). Related: 'True rarity': Gigantic alligator gar caught and released in Texas reservoir could break 2 world ...

Their range extends from the eastern part of Texas ... Weston and Kirkland returned to the lake and were finally able to catch a huge alligator gar weighing 188 pounds on a four-pound line ...