🌍 Anglers from 172 countries fish here every season
The World's Greatest Freshwater Trophy Hunt
Alligator Gar
Fishing
East Texas, USA · Known as Gar Pike in Europe
Texas holds the densest population of trophy alligator gar on Earth. Bubba Bedre — featured by Jeremy Wade on River Monsters — has put more world-record gar in his clients' hands than any guide in history. Whether you're planning a fishing holiday from the UK, a fishing vacation from the USA or a bucket-list trip from anywhere on earth — this is the fish you've seen on TV. And we are the guide service that caught it.
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"Once that show aired, I had people from all over the world wanting to come fish with me for these gars."
— Bubba Bedre, Garzilla Guide Service
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 on Animal Planet and BBC is the reason anglers from Tokyo to London now book their bucket-list fishing trip with us.
Some of Britain's most recognised faces have made the fishing trip to East Texas. They came because of Jeremy Wade. They came back because of the fish.
The world's most famous chef made the trip to Palestine, Texas to fish the Trinity River with Bubba Bedre. Garzilla's most high-profile UK client.
Co-host of Gordon, Gino & Fred's Road Trip. Beloved across the UK. Fred experienced the Trinity River with the Garzilla team firsthand.
One of Britain's most recognisable TV personalities, Robson discovered the Garzilla experience and brought international media attention to the Trinity River.
BBC wildlife presenter and Deadly 60 host. Has faced crocodiles across 6 continents — and called the Trinity River alligator gar one of the most powerful animals he has encountered.
The man who introduced gar pike to the world chose Garzilla Guide Service for his River Monsters investigation on the Trinity River. The episode aired in over 100 countries.
The alligator gar — known as the gar pike in Europe — is a living fossil 157 million years old, predating most dinosaurs. It is the largest freshwater fish in the USA and the second-largest in North America. There is exactly one place on Earth where you can reliably catch one over 150 pounds on rod and reel: East Texas. We have guided clients here from every corner of the globe.
The second-largest freshwater fish in North America. A living fossil. The prehistoric fish that Jeremy Wade called one of the last true river monsters on earth. The fight of your life.
Other guides claim to be number one. We have the records, the celebrities and the press to prove it.
More International Game Fish Association certifications for our clients than any other gar guide service on the planet — verified and indisputable.
Featured on Animal Planet's globally-syndicated series. The episode that introduced gar pike to the world. Aired in 100+ countries.
Gordon Ramsay, Fred Sirieix, Robson Green and Steve Backshall — four beloved British celebrities — all chose Garzilla for their Texas fishing trip.
Fish a full day with us and we guarantee you hook into an alligator gar — or your next trip is free. No fine print.
The largest dedicated gar guide fleet in the world. Any group size — from a pair of mates to a corporate party of 30+.
We have welcomed clients from 172 countries to the Trinity River. Whatever language you speak — we speak trophy fish.
East Texas is more accessible than you think. Fly into Houston or Dallas and we'll meet you at the water.
Direct flights from London Heathrow, Tokyo, Frankfurt, Dubai, Sydney and most major world cities. ~2 hour drive to our launch points. Airport pickup available.
Major international gateway with direct flights from Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. ~90 minutes to our Huntsville launch points. Airport pickup available.
Growing international airport with direct European flights. ~2.5 hours by car. Combine your fishing trip or fishing holiday with a stop in Austin.
VIP packages include on-river lodging, all meals and airport pickup from DFW or IAH — meaning you fly in, we handle everything until your trip home. Email BubbaBedre@yahoo.com to arrange.
Most visitors can enter the USA under the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) — apply online at esta.cbp.dhs.gov before travel. No fishing visa required — just a tourist entry and a Texas freshwater fishing licence from tpwd.texas.gov.
How anglers from your part of the world typically plan their Trinity River fishing trip.
British anglers know this fish as the Gar Pike — and they know it from Jeremy Wade's River Monsters. Fly into Houston (IAH) direct from London Heathrow. Drive 90 minutes north to Huntsville. Most UK clients book our 3-day VIP package and combine the trip with a stop in Austin or Houston. Gordon Ramsay, Fred Sirieix, Robson Green and Steve Backshall have all made this exact trip.
European anglers know the Alligatorhecht / Gar Pike from Jeremy Wade and European fishing television. Direct flights from Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Paris to Houston (IAH) or Dallas (DFW). ESTA visa waiver applies for most EU nationalities. We have welcomed anglers from Germany, Netherlands, France, Italy and beyond. Wir sprechen Fisch. All tackle provided, all gear included.
Australian anglers typically fly into Los Angeles or Houston. Sydney and Melbourne both have connections via LAX or direct to IAH. The alligator gar makes a barramundi look like a sardine — 8 feet, 300 pounds, 157 million years old. Most Australian clients book multi-day packages to make the long-haul flight worthwhile. ESTA eligible.
Asian anglers have been discovering the Trinity River since our NHK Japan television appearance and River Monsters broadcast. Direct flights from Tokyo (Narita/Haneda) and Singapore to Houston and Dallas. We have hosted anglers from Japan, China, South Korea and Singapore. ESTA eligible for Japan. All equipment provided.
Built for anglers travelling specifically to fish with us. All trips start at 6 hours. Multi-day packages are our most popular international option.
- Full day on the Trinity River
- All gear, bait & tackle included
- Trophy gar guaranteed or return free
- Professional trophy photos
- Perfect for travellers already in Texas
- Airport pickup from DFW or IAH
- Riverside lodging included
- All meals included
- Multiple full fishing days
- Best shot at a 200+ lb trophy
- Multi-day fishing included
- Professional video crew
- Edited highlight reel
- Social-media-ready content
- Limited availability per season
"Travelled from the UK after seeing Garzilla on TV. The team arranged everything — airport, hotel, the lot. Caught two gar over 100 lbs on my first day. Absolutely world class. Already planning my return trip."
"We had seen him on a television show and wanted to experience the allure of alligator gar fishing. This is a rare experience we now plan on doing every year. His knowledge of the fishery is unmatched."
"Our trip was first class. We checked an item off my son's bucket list — 7.6 ft, 200 lbs. The largest freshwater fish I have ever seen in person. Already planning our return."
The Fishing Holiday
of a Lifetime.
International fishing holiday packages book 6–12 months in advance. If you're serious about catching the gar pike — the prehistoric river monster you saw on TV — let's get you on the calendar.
Central Time (CT) — GMT–5 · Palestine, Texas, USA