Fishing for other Chain Pickerel, Alligator Gar, Longnose Gar and Bowfin in Florida.

Florida offers unique fishing opportunities. Listed below find information about species of fish found in Florida which may not be featured in the main section of AA- Fishing.com.

Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
World Record: 9.4 lbs.
A freshwater fish in the pike family easily identified by the "chain-like marking along its sides. It can be found in the northwest, northeast and southeast sections of the USA. Its primary food source is smaller fish and is known to lie in wait to ambush its prey. While it can be eaten it is not considered one of the better sport fishes for table fare. The chain peickere can be caught on fish-imitation lures and live or cut bait. Watch the sharp teeth when handling. Prefers water temperatures from 62 to 70 degrees. Also known as pickerel, eastern pickerel, pike, grass pike, jackfish, jack and others.

Alligator Gar
Lepisosteus spatula
World Record: 279 lbs

Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
World Record: 25 lbs

Bowfin
Amia calva
World Record: 21.5 lbs.

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Florida Lakes

When fishing for these fish in Florida, you are likely to find them in some of the larger lakes in Florida including Deerpoint Lake, Lake Seminole, Crescent Lake, Lake Apopka, Lake Istokpoga, Lake Okeechobee, Lake Kissimmee and The St. John's River plus smaller lakes as well as in ponds and rivers throughout FL. Click here for a detailed list of Florida fishing lakes.