Shortnose Gar
Lepisosteus platostomus
- 1lakes
- 20logged catches
- 2.19 kg heaviest logged
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Large Cutbait 
Shiners 
Large Minnows Lures
Hunched Runner 1 m, #1/0 Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data
Mudwater River — 20 catches , best 2.19 kg
- Large Cutbait Hook #2/0 Feeder bottom Shore 5×
- Shiners Hook #3/0 Feeder bottom Shore 4×
- Large Cutbait Hook #3/0 Feeder bottom Shore 3×
- Large Cutbait Hook #4/0 Feeder bottom Shore 2×
How to catch
How to catch a unique Shortnose Gar? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Shortnose Gar would be to use Large Cutbait on a size #3/0 hook.
If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Minnows. The most successful lure is Roach Hunched Runner 1 m, #1/0.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
Medium Cutbait 
Small Minnows Data compiled from fp-collective and the Fishing Planet Wiki . Snapshot taken 2026-08-20. Game content and imagery © Fishing Planet LLC.