Georgia Angler Lands Record Gar
A new Georgia state record: Silas Turner just landed a nearly 32-pound longnose gar at Lake Blackshear Georgia angler sets state record with longnose gar catch. That's a big fish Georgia angler sets state record with longnose gar catch. How much bigger was it than the previous record?
The previous Georgia state record for a longnose gar was a 30-lb., 13-oz fish caught in Lake Lanier in 2013. Silas Turner's recent catch at Lake Blackshear surpasses that by 9 ounces. Longnose gar, *Lepisosteus osseus*, are prehistoric-looking fish with elongated bodies and long, tooth-filled snouts. Their snouts can be twice the length of their heads. They are ray-finned fish known for their armor-like scales. These fish can grow up to 6.5 feet long and live for over 20 years. They are ambush predators that eat primarily fish and can survive in low-oxygen waters by gulping air. Lake Blackshear is an 8,500-acre reservoir on the Flint River in Crisp County, Georgia. It's known for its populations of bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. The lake features cypress flats and flooded timber, offering diverse fishing environments.
