Gar

Overview

Gar refers to the Alligator Gar (also listed as Alligator Gar in the Islandpedia), a large predatory fish species found in the lake zones of Starsand Island. Recognizable by its long, alligator-like snout and prehistoric appearance, the Alligator Gar is one of the more impressive catches available in freshwater. It sells for 163g and appears only during rainy autumn days, making it a seasonal prize for dedicated anglers.

Lake fishing spots are found across the island, including Cloudrest Lake near Hopeland. The Alligator Gar shares its season and weather requirements with the Mud Carp (also autumn, rainy, lake), so both can be targeted during the same fishing session.

Catch Details

How to Catch

The Alligator Gar requires autumn rainy weather and bites between 08:00 and 20:00. Head to a lake fishing spot and toss Bug Bait into the water. Bug Bait is crafted at the Chopper III station using caught bugs. The Alligator Gar is a large, strong fish, so bring a solid fishing rod. The Chrono Rod or higher is recommended to avoid line breaks.

Its time window starts earlier than many seasonal fish (08:00 versus 10:00), giving you a 12-hour window to work with. Look for larger shadows in the water, as the Alligator Gar is one of the biggest lake fish. The fight can be moderately challenging, so maintain steady reeling rhythm and pay close attention to the line color indicator.

Selling and Profit

At 163g, the Alligator Gar matches the Mud Carp and Siberian Taimen in base sell price. Selling to the Merchant Ship at Starsand Port yields 326g per fish. For the best returns, process the catch into Fish Fillet at the Separator and cook it into profitable dishes like Redcrest Stew (529g sell value) or Sauerkraut Fish (458g sell value).

Recipes Using Fish Fillet

All fish, including the Alligator Gar, produce Fish Fillet when processed at the Separator. Key recipes include:

• Grilled Fish (3x Fish Fillet)

• Steamed Fish (4x Fish Fillet, 2x Leek)

• Braised Fish (6x Fish Fillet, 2x Leek, 2x Sugar, 1x Fine Salt)

• Sashimi (3x Fish Fillet, 2x Rice)

• Fish Head Tofu Soup (4x Fish Fillet, 2x Tofu)

• Redcrest Stew (5x Fish Fillet, 2x Pepper, 1x Fine Salt, 2x Cooking Oil)

Fish Pond Breeding

The Alligator Gar has no oxygen requirement for Fish Pond placement. This makes it an efficient choice for pond breeding because it does not consume any of the pond's limited oxygen capacity. Stock the pond with Fish Feed daily (crafted at the Chopper II) to generate eggs for hatching.

Islandpedia

Catching the Alligator Gar registers it in the Islandpedia under the Fish category. Since it only appears during autumn rain, players should make it a priority on rainy autumn days to avoid missing it for the season.

Tips

• Rainy autumn days are perfect for a double run: catch Alligator Gar (Bug Bait) and Mud Carp (Meat Bait) at the same lake by switching bait types.

• The 08:00 start time is earlier than most seasonal lake fish, so head out as soon as the rain starts.

• Bug Bait requires caught bugs from the Chopper III station. Keep your bug supply stocked heading into autumn.

• No oxygen requirement means you can breed Alligator Gar in any pond alongside oxygen-heavy fish without penalty.

• The large shadow size makes it easier to target specifically when multiple fish species are in the water.