Fishing for Tiger Musky, Northern Pike, Chain Pickerel, Saugeye, Alligator Gar, Longnose Gar, Spotted Gar, Bowfin in Texas.

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

Tiger Musky - Muskellunge
Esox lucius ~ Esox masquinongy
USA Record: 51.2 lbs.

Northern Pike
Esox Lucius
IFGA Record: 55.1 lbs

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.

Saugeye
A cross between sauger and walleye.
USA Record: 15.6 lbs.

Alligator Gar
Lepisosteus spatula
World Record: 279 lbs

Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
World Record: 25 lbs

Spotted Gar
Lepisosteus oculatus
World Record:

Bowfin
Amia calva
World Record: 21.5 lbs.

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Texas Lakes

When fishing for these fish in Texas, you are likely to find them in some of the larger lakes in Texas including Lake Meredith, Linda Lake, Cooper Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Possum Kingdom Lake, Twin Buttes Reservoir, Lake Livingston, Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Lake Lewisville and Lavon Lake plus smaller lakes as well as in ponds and rivers throughout TX. Click here for a detailed list of Texas fishing lakes.