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 Re: Alligator at Squaw - Dead
[Re: Hair Jig]
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01/06/20 04:44 PM
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grout-scout
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As a new resident to the DFW area ........ Are alligators common on the lakes near me (Lewisville, Weatherford, Possum Kingdon, Grapevine, etc) ?  Yeah and those North Texas gators are known for jumping into boats and biting people. No way, I’d go to a lake up there!
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Re: Alligator at Squaw - Dead
[Re: Barrett]
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01/06/20 04:46 PM
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BlueSkeeter13
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He probably killed himself because he couldn’t find a fish over 2 pounds to eat.  ROTFL!
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Re: Alligator at Squaw - Dead
[Re: grout-scout]
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01/06/20 04:58 PM
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Hair Jig
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As a new resident to the DFW area ........ Are alligators common on the lakes near me (Lewisville, Weatherford, Possum Kingdon, Grapevine, etc) ? Yeah and those North Texas gators are known for jumping into boats and biting people. No way, I’d go to a lake up there! I don't mind if they jump in the boat ... as long as they don't try to dominate the conversation.
Healed by Grace and trying to stay that way
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Re: Alligator at Squaw - Dead
[Re: Dan Phifer]
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01/06/20 05:24 PM
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bassnman
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13 footer shot at Lewisville a few years back.
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Re: Alligator at Squaw - Dead
[Re: Hair Jig]
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01/06/20 05:34 PM
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EastTexasBassin
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As a new resident to the DFW area ........ Are alligators common on the lakes near me (Lewisville, Weatherford, Possum Kingdon, Grapevine, etc) ? Yes, they live in most of the north and east Texas lakes. They are very shy in the lakes with more boat traffic, you probably won't see one. If you do see one, just give it some space and leave it be. They've been here far longer than we have.
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Re: Alligator at Squaw - Dead
[Re: Dan Phifer]
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01/06/20 05:50 PM
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Brent S
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Re: Alligator at Squaw - Dead
[Re: Dan Phifer]
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01/06/20 06:20 PM
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machoblanco61
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Them lizards are getting further north every year
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Re: Alligator at Squaw - Dead
[Re: EastTexasBassin]
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01/06/20 06:21 PM
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Hair Jig
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Yes, they live in most of the north and east Texas lakes. They are very shy in the lakes with more boat traffic, you probably won't see one. If you do see one, just give it some space and leave it be. They've been here far longer than we have. I have fished near them in Florida many times, and unless they had young with them they were no threat whatsoever. I just didn't want to get surprised. Thanks for the info. 
Healed by Grace and trying to stay that way
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Re: Alligator at Squaw - Dead
[Re: Dan Phifer]
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01/06/20 06:31 PM
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buda13
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Hope it was just an accident... I know you East and South Texas folks have em everywhere, but it pretty rare to actually get to see them around here. Hate to see the few we actually have getting killed. I totally get hunting them in places they have good numbers, North Central Texas just isnt one of those places.
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Re: Alligator at Squaw - Dead
[Re: buda13]
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01/06/20 07:02 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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Hope it was just an accident... I know you East and South Texas folks have em everywhere, but it pretty rare to actually get to see them around here. Hate to see the few we actually have getting killed. I totally get hunting them in places they have good numbers, North Central Texas just isnt one of those places. I agree. Last one I’ve seen in the wild was fishing up the river on Ross Barnett.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Alligator at Squaw - Dead
[Re: machoblanco61]
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01/06/20 07:20 PM
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senko9S
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Them lizards are getting further north every year the are native here.  every lake in Texas has them.
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Re: Alligator at Squaw - Dead
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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01/06/20 07:22 PM
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BCBassCat
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Hope it was just an accident... I know you East and South Texas folks have em everywhere, but it pretty rare to actually get to see them around here. Hate to see the few we actually have getting killed. I totally get hunting them in places they have good numbers, North Central Texas just isnt one of those places. I agree. Last one I’ve seen in the wild was fishing up the river on Ross Barnett. They get real big up there too. Love that lake.
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Re: Alligator at Squaw - Dead
[Re: Dan Phifer]
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01/06/20 07:25 PM
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coachallentca
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I hope that it was not shot... Having a gun on your boat at squaw is a no no...Another thing it is illegal to shot a gator.
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Re: Alligator at Squaw - Dead
[Re: Hair Jig]
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01/06/20 07:30 PM
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lconn4
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Yes, they live in most of the north and east Texas lakes. They are very shy in the lakes with more boat traffic, you probably won't see one. If you do see one, just give it some space and leave it be. They've been here far longer than we have. I have fished near them in Florida many times, and unless they had young with them they were no threat whatsoever. I just didn't want to get surprised. Thanks for the info. Took this picture of croc in Everglades two weeks ago. Had one run over the bow of my kayak years ago when I came around a spoil island and accidentally cut off its escape route to water. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2020/01/full-76913-35450-025.jpg)
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Re: Alligator at Squaw - Dead
[Re: Dan Phifer]
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01/06/20 07:57 PM
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Tx Tree Grower
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Surprised he lasted this long out in that parking lot. Finally found a prop he couldn't dodge I guess.
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