Louisiana Fisherman Catches Enormous Record Breaking Alligator Gar

A Louisiana fisherman recently set a new Toledo Bend fishing record by catching an absolutely massive alligator gar weighing in at almost 300lbs.

Toledo Bend Fishing

Toledo Bend is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the United States, covering approximately 185,000 acres and stretching over 65 miles.

Known for its abundant fish population and scenic beauty, Toledo Bend offers a variety of fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels.

Toledo Bend is renowned for its largemouth bass fishing. It has been consistently ranked as one of the top bass fishing lakes in the country.

The reservoir is home to several species of catfish, including blue catfish, channel catfish, and flathead catfish.

Stripped Bass, Crappie, and varies species of Sunfish can also be found at Toledo Bend.

However, it's the recent catch of a massive alligator gar that is making headlines.

Louisiana Record For Biggest Alligator Gar

According to louisianaoutdoorwriters.com, the largest alligator gar ever caught on record was 179 lbs, caught by Jimmy L. Thompson in 1997 out of the Red River.

An alligator gar was just recently caught at Toledo Bend that shatters that Louisiana state record by almost 100 lbs.

In a recent post to Facebook by Paradise Louisiana, it was announced that a new Toledo Bend record was set, and certainly eventually will be entered into the Louisiana record books.

From Paradise Louisiana on Facebook -

"New #toledobend record 🎣

7ft 8 “ Alligator Gar

48” girth

276 lbs

Toledo Bend Lake Country what y’all feeding them things up there?"