Gar
Alligator gar: daily bag limit = 1, no minimum length. Harvest must be reported to TPWD within 24 hours, except at Falcon International Reservoir. Other gar have no minimum length or daily bag limit. Temporary spawning closures may apply.
Official lake regulations ↗
Habitat on Lone Star
Limited vegetation, submerged wood, brush, creek channels and riprap provide cover.
Fishing approach
Lake guide guidance: TPWD publishes no dedicated tactics section for this lake.
Lake fishing guide ↗Women of childbearing age and children under 12: DO NOT EAT. Women past childbearing age and males age 12 and older: At most 1 meals per month; 8 oz per meal. Ellison Creek Reservoir (Lone Star Lake), Morris County Also known as Ellison Creek Reservoir.
Official consumption guidance ↗Species within this group
Spotted Gar
Harvest: Alligator gar: daily bag limit = 1, no minimum length. Harvest must be reported to TPWD within 24 hours, except at Falcon International Reservoir. Other gar have no minimum length or daily bag limit. Temporary spawning closures may apply.
Eating guidance: Women of childbearing age and children under 12: DO NOT EAT. Women past childbearing age and males age 12 and older: At most 1 meals per month; 8 oz per meal. Ellison Creek Reservoir (Lone Star Lake), Morris County Also known as Ellison Creek Reservoir.
Dark spots occur on the head, body and fins.
Individual lake profiles
Choose the species for its own identification, harvest rules and eating guidance on this lake.
Source & occurrence note
TPWD lake guide and reviewed fisheries evidence establish the listed species or group. Historical survey records do not establish current abundance.