Alligator Gar: Houston's Best Kept Secret

I spent the day with local fisherman and wildlife expert, Payton Moore. You won't believe what we caught right near downtown Houston.

[@bipolarwanderer]

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[@brandondithberry]

This is top quality documentary content. Nice work bro!

[@zackdfilms]

Thanks man!

[@strawbqrryjune]

@@zackdfilms dad, why did you leave your family? 😢😢

[@TotalWarTotalMobilization]

@@strawbqrryjune what

[@strawbqrryjune]

@@TotalWarTotalMobilization he is my dad 🤩😍🥰

[@mrcrowley5597]

@@strawbqrryjune really?

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Payton is the Houston fishing expert. Such knowledge, passion, and care for all the fish. Great documentary. You picked the right angler for it.

[@HG-v1]

that’s nice 😊 😊 Do you agree 👍🏻

[@BayouChamps]

Payton is such a pro! I've learned SO much from him. Really cool documentary, he's right, the Bayou City should be proud of its bayous.

[@jumentoqueanima]

You should do more long form bro! This is fantastic.

[@humbugvideos]

Dude this video is incredible. I loved it

[@zackdfilms]

Thanks!

[@HG-v1]

Do you see this

[@StreamsOfTheFlop]

For thanksgiving break me and my family drove down to Bolivar Peninsula and on our way back home we had to stop in Houston. I saw these bayous and decided to get my fishing gear out. First catch, I caught the same exact “alien fish” in the beginning of the video. Houston is just wonderful. ❤

[@drumavenger83]

I'm only 3 minutes in and i love the video. The editing and narration are on point. Great documentary for sure! 👍

[@austinmunn6836]

This is a legit feature and I was shocked to see so few views. Subbed and sharing.

[@zackdfilms]

Much appreciated!

[@jubran7469]

Yes! Happy to see you upload!

[@HG-v1]

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[@superman1251]

Great video! That thing is a dinosaur!

[@zackdfilms]

It sure is!

[@kjfenton]

Excellent video! I ride the bike trails all over Houston and there are tons of cool fishing spots I will definitely try after seeing this! Can you provide any contact info for Payton?

[@zackdfilms]

You should check out his channel called Wild Life.

[@xcharlivibesx1549]

Amazing i would watch this a million times! Keep it up! ❤

[@JJaden567]

I LOVE GALVESTON It's a island in Houston Texas with beaches

[@joshuavanscoyk9404]

This was so sick I love his channel and how he finds these beautiful creatures in a urban environment

[@Jmohod]

Saw the title and said "must be a gator gar." Great video! 👍🏽

[@zackdfilms]

Thanks!

[@BullTerrierChild]

3:34 that fish is known as a common pleco (plec), and are indeed invasive armored catfish. They are frequently bought at pet stores to clean tanks of algae and other grime, but they can get over 12 inches, so people release them into the water, where it will destroy all plant matter

[@noelleenglish9019]

I know this was one year ago, but you're always adorable.

[@Kledits1]

This is the most i loved documentary and narrator like that i loved it

[@HappilyCarnivore]

I used to live off a channel of Granbury lake and we had gar there. I'm not experienced at fishing at all, but when I got off work in the morning I would go out there and fish for gar, just because they were so fun to try and catch. I caught a few but of course I was never able to reel them in. I'm sure I didn't have strong enough fishing line, and of course not enough experience. But I would get them close enough to maybe get them with a net, so I bought one of those, and I swear as long as I had that net by me I wouldn't catch a thing, as if they knew. Then one day I caught a catfish, which I was able to easily reel in. But being inexperienced and a bit stupid it didn't occur to me that there wouldn't be enough oxygen in a small container of water. I put it in a small Styrofoam cooler until my husband came home because I didn't know how to clean fish, but the next time I checked on it it was dead.

[@amiengyn]

This was the best documentary ever

[@chrisbruce31]

Awesome video! Can’t wait to fish the Bayou this summer.

[@thefrenchgunsmith6488]

What a great video ! Everything is well done, camera angle, sounds... Big support from France 🇨🇵🇨🇵

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You've video reached India. Amazing content and editing ❤️👌🏽

[@Longest-Word-In-English]

The Alligator Gar fish is a remarkable creature that can be found in the waters of Houston, Texas. This unique fish is known for its long, sharp teeth and armored scales, making it stand out in the aquatic world. Despite its fearsome appearance, the Alligator Gar plays an important role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem by preying on smaller fish and controlling their population. Its presence is crucial for the health of the waterways in Houston. While the Alligator Gar may seem intimidating, it is actually a fascinating species that is worth learning more about. With its ability to grow over eight feet long and weigh hundreds of pounds, this fish is a true giant of the waters. It is also a resilient creature that has adapted to survive in various habitats, showcasing its ability to thrive in different environments. The Alligator Gar's unique characteristics make it a valuable and intriguing part of Houston's natural biodiversity. Despite being a lesser-known species, the Alligator Gar holds a special place in the hearts of Houston residents who appreciate the diversity of wildlife in their city. Conservation efforts are being made to protect and preserve the population of Alligator Gar, recognizing its significance in the local ecosystem. As more people become aware of this hidden gem of Houston, the Alligator Gar is sure to receive the recognition it deserves as one of the city's best kept secrets in terms of its unique and important role in the aquatic world.

[@ayaanuddin160]

This is quite weird because an ad was was a little similar to the video

[@MullicanDesigns]

Great video

[@MullicanDesigns]

Going fishing today

[@lizapascua6527]

The water seems like the home of all different fish

[@djrice50]

Wow another quality work on this documentary. Once again well produced and the video quality was excellent. Keep it up. I've also subscribe to your channel for more content.

[@freddyhoyt1849]

I recently started watching your videos I love all the stuff you talk about great videos look forward to seeing more thanks so much for your work

[@kennypowers4910]

"A wildlife expert" throws an invasive fish back in. Real expert there

[@user-ju8nt3gh1u]

not all invasive species are bad, plus they were there to make documentary about the fish living there. They were not there to get rid of it in first place

[@ulrichminky9495]

Came here from Payton's channel. You are good at what you do. This was a masterful piece of video. Cheers from the left edge of Canada. ~ulrich

[@TJTJTJ1]

Wow you making incredible documentaries I don’t know why you don’t have millions of views keep it up these are amazing videos you’re making

[@keyR3dz]

Well I just can’t get enough of your vids! Wish you had soooo much more to binge 😂😂

[@Zach_333]

Great video! Better than school!

[@finixdevaerbakk]

The intro just felt like a GTA VI cutscene

[@naomipotts5887]

Wow this was amazing! I never knew about bayous before and I’m itching to see what you come out with next!

[@zeeshan3702]

You deserve a diamond play button

[@indotav]

Some of this video is taken from along Brays Bayou underneath SH 288, but he's pulling the gar out from a spot on south side of Brays Bayou, opposite the intersection of North MacGregor and Rockwood, near the University of Houston. I used to catch catfish from that general spot when I was a kid growing up in University Oaks.

[@austinwilkins3474]

Great videos man you have the perfect voice for this stuff

[@corrupt-4619]

Why would he let a invasive species back in the wild?

[@Solkatols]

Don't said that it's a invasive species It's my favourite and for nature also These fishes are not invasive You are defeniatly wrong

[@user-jj6ty3st3n]

​@@Solkatols defeniatly

[@shitty_internet_solos]

“Fishes”

[@williamsodborg]

Yeah yeah yeah yes go

[@pyrotbear5920]

Keep postn I'll be watchn ! Great video !!!

[@pabl0sauced0]

Man i remember when i was 12 me and my friend were in Alvin chocolate bayou catching turtles when we cought one of these with our net. It was about 3 feet long. Maybe smaller, my memory might be making it bigger than it was

[@thepoisonouspotato3631]

I live in Houston and I love how you took time to make this video

[@Andreks8]

I’ve seen one before and I was wondering what it was until this video

[@phillyphilly1076]

Bro please make more long form documentary’s! Amazing content!

[@xiaojuanlin4726]

The alligator gar is the largest gar in the world, they can grow up to 8 feet long and weigh up to 300 pounds

[@pyrotbear5920]

Wildlife sent me !!!

[@joseRcortez713]

Me too!! Lol 🎣💪🏽🤘🏽

[@dredre2235]

can’t wait to buy some gar for my pond

[@cameronk1632]

I fucking love that museum. So, so cool

[@trainmancolt22711]

Watch your mouth

[@cameronk1632]

:(

[@McLoganator]

I had no idea the bayous were teeming with so much life.

[@zackdfilms]

I didn't either. It's truly incredible that these animals freely swim in and around one of the biggest cities in the nation.

[@ericw2623]

Oh yeah I catch a lot of different species downtown

[@leahgolden7242]

Amazing!! Love the catch and release! Good man!

[@Shervonyak]

What did you do with the alligator gar you caught?

[@jacksonmize2274]

Bro plz do a Mexico street racing documentary u live right there also really enjoy your story telling keep it up

[@SheilaTheGrate]

Quick question - why do you release back invasive species? In Canada we are instructed to take them away dispose of them far away from water sources. Amazing video!!

[@Catfishguy]

7:05 As a blue catfish, I can confirm that I croak

[@Josephmarie1103]

Amazing that's a big pike man

[@suprewing9369]

wsg very good vid bro

[@ImperiaGin]

Why would he put back the invasive specie fish?

[@WillieWeed]

I've caught these plenty below lake Sinclair in middle GA where it runs all the way to the ocean. We'd use a large cork. They'd drag it up and down the river like you said getting the bait to their mouth. Once it stopped and the cork began bobbing up and down they were chewing on it and you could finally set the hook. We rarely didn't hook up but it may take several minutes. The best was getting kids on one of these. They're scared of getting pulled in because the fish are usually bigger than the kid. Gets boys and girls alike wanting to fish all the time.

[@abelcheng2073]

Houston is a pretty place with its bayous. Plus with the stuff that lives in it, it makes them quite interesting.

[@aircraftandmore9775]

2:32 a pletacotomus, eats algae and it’s a pet, it can actually survive on land for about an hour breathing air 3:28 also explains it’s weird mouth

[@neliuszeeman6897]

You are the best🎉❤

[@CrazyKayKay999]

I live in Houston!❤❤

[@Mangputt]

So, this are man behind the gun who make us fear all day long😂

[@MrOjiecree]

Awesome video love it 👍🏼

[@zackdfilms]

Glad you enjoyed

[@beastfishing5257]

Great video brother!!!

[@zackdfilms]

Appreciate it!

[@beastfishing5257]

You ever want to do a video on multi species aspect of it. Let me know… I know some spots where I have caught redfish, bass, monster catfish, alligator gar all in one spot😂😂 but man this is a killer video. Awesome quality and makes our city look awesome. People don’t know the kind of fishery we have right in the urban setting.

[@anakrantauyt9784]

I remember that fish...its been documentary on the nat geo wild and the people is travel so many country and ended at the missisippi river and that fish is called palid sturgeon

[@madhura_rodrigues]

You should literally go to National Geographic for documentary's like actually your documentary videos are insane ❤! Keep it up brother!

[@NaughtyNinja90]

Im from here and never fished the bayous and im beating myself up about it. Question is would it be a good idea to eat the catfish out these waters? That blue cat yall caught was a nice part of a meal for the fam! Amazing video!

[@VII_777]

he has a nice documentary voice

[@carbon273]

I feel like you’d be good for Netflix documentaries

[@markwebster5749]

Quality fish 🎣

[@TheCrazy88tony]

Awesome catch guys ! Wow 🤩 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳😟😛😳🥳🤩🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@ConrailSD80MAC]

On spinning tackle, too!

[@moawiuakabar170]

Nice show 👌

[@weilandiv8310]

A lil tartar sauce, maybe a dash of Franks... mmm mm good

[@wanderingspider8988]

I always go to the coast and avoid Houston when fishing the Gulf. Now I am convinced I am going to take a week long Bayou fishing trip. I already target big fish, have yet to land a monster gar.

[@joseRcortez713]

You chose the right man to take you fishing!! Wildlife (Peyton) You are the man!!! 🎣💪🏽🤘🏽

[@ett40146]

Nat geo better give you your own series.

[@Scriptease123]

Thanks for releasing her.

[@wilmabulan43]

Bro that's a alagotor gar is not monster fish

[@zahier_gaidien9259]

All the starving homeless people of Texas needs to see this video.

[@icharttail]

Well you just got a new sub

[@premierzhd98i]

I'm his 2,000th like

[@Warden369]

The shop. 'What?"

[@user-ij5qt4hu2e]

By putting that fish back you broke the law

[@mommy3elizabeth]

The was amazing to watch. I’m not normally a fish watching person however this was fascinating. That Bluegill is on of the prettiest fish too.

[@Z4KG47]

The first fish you caught was a janitor fish

[@rahitulislam5910]

Have i seen you in breaking bad?

[@Titancameraman987]

Yeah I caught those fish before because it's just a gar which is a fish that is really tough with armor and they are commonly bowfish for both fisherman and you can literally just head down to my Creek and catch a bunch of them but they're nearly as big as catfish getting up to 200 lb but they're even bigger catfish in my Creek one time I had to Wrangle a gar in a little water hole and it only weighed about 10 pounds but we've caught 62 nearly 70 80 lb catfish down in my Creek

[@michellerathbun4662]

Because gar fishes can reach that big

[@brunobarks6544]

Q U A L I T Y Got my sub. Ill be watching.

[@michellerathbun4662]

Maybe the fish was a gar

[@Ghxst3535]

The Fish With That Mouth Is Called A Hoplo Catfish

[@basementbricks2667]

Is it a gar?

[@wilmabulan43]

BTW nice content

[@marmite4life599]

I always wondered what a bayou was i thought it was another name for a swamp.👍

[@profesorrawa6393]

bro that fucking meter long plecko tho

[@steelixmyrics9436]

Wait wait what you did this?!

[@wilmabulan43]

Bro it's a alagotor gar