Freshwater Fish of America - Alligator gar

Alligator gar gather in groups near specific locations during winter and their pre-spawning periods. The spawning period for alligator gar varies depending on environmental conditions and their geographic location, but usually occurs when water temperatures reach approximately 73.4 degrees Fahrenheit. A female alligator gar will expel her eggs over submerged aquatic vegetation and males will fertilize the eggs with their milt, or semen.