The World's
Greatest Freshwater
Trophy Hunt — Alligator Gar Fishing in East Texas —
Texas holds the densest population of trophy-sized alligator gar on Earth. Bubba Bedre — featured by Jeremy Wade on Animal Planet's River Monsters — has put more world-record gar in his clients' hands than any guide in history. This is the trip you've seen on TV. This is the bucket-list fish.
🦖 Plan Your Trip"Once that show aired, I had people from all over the world wanting to come fish with me for these gars." — Bubba Bedre. We were the guide service Jeremy Wade chose to investigate the legend of the alligator gar — and the episode that aired in over 100 countries is the reason anglers from Tokyo to London now book their bucket-list trip with us.
Anglers Come From Everywhere.
The Fish Are Only Here.
The alligator gar is a living dinosaur — 100 million years older than the bass on the wall in your local tackle shop. There is exactly one place on Earth where you can reliably catch one over 150 pounds on rod and reel: East Texas. And we've guided clients here from every corner of the world.
Meet the Alligator Gar
The second-largest freshwater fish in North America. A living fossil. The fight of your life.
Why The World Books Garzilla
Other guides claim to be #1. We have the records, the press, and the receipts to prove it.
18 IGFA World Records
More International Game Fish Association certifications for our clients than any other gar guide service on the planet — verified and indisputable.
River Monsters
Featured on Animal Planet's globally-syndicated series with Jeremy Wade. The episode that introduced the world to the alligator gar.
D Magazine
Profiled as "the foremost alligator gar guide in the world." The largest gar guide operation on Earth.
100% Success Guarantee
Fish a full day with us and we guarantee you hook into an alligator gar — or your next trip is free. No fine print.
Founder of Texas Gar Fishing Association
Bubba founded the TGFA and sits on the Freshwater Fishery Advisory Committee for Texas Parks & Wildlife — shaping the future of the sport.
7-Boat Operation
The largest gar guide operation in the world. Veteran captains, custom shallow-water boats, covering 100+ miles of the Trinity River.
Getting Here From Anywhere
East Texas is more accessible than you think. Major international airports, easy ground transport, and we'll meet you at the ramp.
Dallas/Fort Worth
The closest major international hub. Direct flights from London, Tokyo, Frankfurt, Dubai, Sydney, and most major world cities. ~2 hour drive to our launch points.
Houston Intercontinental
Major international gateway with direct flights from Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. ~2 hour drive to our launch points.
Austin-Bergstrom
Growing international airport with direct European flights. ~3 hours by car. Combine your fishing trip with a stop in Austin.
Lodging Included
Our VIP packages include on-river lodging, all meals, and ground transport — meaning you fly in, we handle everything else until your trip home.
International Trip Packages
Built for anglers traveling specifically to fish with us. Multi-day packages with lodging are our most popular international option.
Day Trip
8 Hours · 1–4 Anglers
- ✓ Full day on the Trinity River
- ✓ All gear, bait, tackle included
- ✓ Trophy gar guaranteed
- ✓ Professional photos
- ✓ For travelers already in Texas
VIP Multi-Day
2–3 Days · Lodging Included
- ✓ Riverside lodging
- ✓ All meals included
- ✓ Multiple full fishing days
- ✓ Best shot at 200+ lb monster
- ✓ Most-booked international package
Video Trophy Package
Professionally Filmed
- ✓ Multi-day fishing
- ✓ Professional video crew
- ✓ Edited highlight reel
- ✓ Social-media-ready content
- ✓ Limited availability
From Anglers Around the Globe
"We had seen him on a television show and wanted to experience the allure of Alligator Gar fishing. His diverse knowledge of the local fishery and hard work lead to us catching many beautiful fish in a unique area of the country. This is a rare experience and fishing trip that we now plan on doing every year."
"The fish are awesome and huge, second largest freshwater fish! As well as the gar speak for themselves. MUST DO FOR ANY SERIOUS FISHERMAN. Thanks for the memories and great trip. Will be seeing you again."
"Our trip was first class! No drama, no time-wasting, no excuses just a lotta hard work and big gator gar. We checked an item off my 18-year-old son's bucket list and caught some big Texas Tarpon! The best was 7.6 ft. - 200 lbs."
International Angler FAQ
The Bucket List
Starts Here.
International trips book 6–12 months in advance. If you're serious about chasing a 200-pound river monster — the one you saw on TV, the one you've dreamed about — let's get you on the calendar.