Longnose Gar

Image of a man holding a French River Bowfin in Ontario Canada.

3 Important Ancient Fish of Ontario: Bowfin, Gar, and Sturgeon

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Do you love history, particularly living history? Imagine yourself swimming with living dinosaurs, or perhaps even holding one. While this may not be Jurassic Park, in Ontario you can get close to that experience by encountering some of the oldest living fish still swimming on Earth: Bowfin, Gar, and Sturgeon. These three fish species have […]

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Image displaying the difference between Northern Pike and Longnose Gar. Image on the left shows a woman holding a Pike. The other image on the right shows a man holding a Longnose Gar. Both images were captured in the French River Provincial Park in Northeastern Ontario Canada

Northern Pike vs Longnose Gar: The Toothiest Fish in Ontario

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Did you ever wonder if a Gar or a Pike are the same species? Looking at them, they both have long, slender bodies, sharp teeth, and voracious appetites. But don’t let their looks fool you. They’re very different fish, with different origins, habitats, and fishing methods. I’ve worked in Ontario’s fishing industry for nearly two

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