Alligator Gar In Ohio. Milton trautman's fishes of ohio book talks about the alligator gar, and the possibility that they could make it into the ohio river, but in all likelihood it is still slim to none. It feeds primarily on fishes, but will also eat crabs, carrion, and birds.

Summer is a great time to grab a fishing pole and head to the nearest body of water. They can weigh over 250 lbs and can survive up to two hours above water.