Shortnose Gar

Lepisosteus platostomus

Up to 24 in.

Up to 15 lbs.

Short snout w/ one row of teeth; long, cylindrical body; back olive; sides tan; belly white; no spots on body; tail fin spotted; thick scales

MN State Record

Weight: 5 lbs 4 ozLength: 31 in.Girth: 11.75 in.Place: Minnesota River
County: RenvilleCaught: 4/17/2017