hi, writing to say thanx for answering my post about gar in the catskills. Sorry it took so long to reply. I heard champlain has gar & chataqua also. Little too far right now, not heading up that way soon. I know there has to be a few bodies of water in the catskills with gar, lakes or ponds, just a matter of finding them. I saw in the fisherman magazine, ny edition, how people were catching gar in the catskills. I should email nysdec & ask them. Gonna go on other forums & ask around, something will turn up. Well, thanx for your reply, yes i do go saltwater fishing also, stripers, blues, bonita fluke blacks. Well thanx once again, have a great day, jeff.