Species
Alligator Gar
On record in 5 waters across 2 states
Alligator Gar are on record in 5 waters across 2 states, most heavily in Illinois and Tennessee. FishableWaters tracks every alligator gar stocking from state agency reports — use the state links and most-stocked list below to find waters near you.
By state
Most-stocked waters
- Obion RiverTN3×
- Big Muddy RiverIL2×
- Hatchie RiverTN2×
- Powerton Cooling LakeIL2×
- Kaskaskia RiverIL1×
Freshest alligator gar stockings
| Jan 1, 2025 | Big Muddy RiverIL | 23 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Hatchie RiverTN | 1,500 |
| Jan 1, 2024 | Powerton Cooling LakeIL | 1,001 |
| Oct 9, 2023 | Obion RiverTN | 7 |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Obion RiverTN | 1,208 |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Hatchie RiverTN | 1,756 |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Obion RiverTN | 1,756 |
| Jan 1, 2023 | Big Muddy RiverIL | 1,001 |
| Jan 1, 2023 | Kaskaskia RiverIL | 570 |
| Jan 1, 2023 | Powerton Cooling LakeIL | 2,064 |
Alligator Gar — FAQ
Where can I catch alligator gar?+
Alligator Gar are stocked across 2 states, led by Illinois and Tennessee. Pick a state below to see every water stocked with alligator gar.
How many waters are stocked with alligator gar?+
5 waters across 2 states hold alligator gar on record, updated daily from agency stocking reports.