Where to see a Black Crappie in Virginia

The Black Crappie is recorded in the counties of 30 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

  1. Big Woods State Forest
  2. Lake Anna State Park
  3. James River State Park
  4. Bear Creek Lake State Park
  5. Holliday Lake State Park
  6. High Bridge Trail State Park
  7. Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest
  8. Charlotte State Forest
  9. Cumberland State Forest
  10. Douthat State Park
  11. Occoneechee State Park
  12. Pocahontas State Park
  13. Sky Meadows State Park
  14. Whitney State Forest
  15. Mayo River State Park
  16. Caledon State Park
  17. Leesylvania State Park
  18. Mason Neck State Park
  19. Widewater State Park
  20. Twin Lakes State Park
  21. Gallion State Forest
  22. Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
  23. Machicomoco State Park
  24. Westmoreland State Park
  25. Powhatan State Park

These are county-level records โ€” the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

Black Crappie in other states โ†’ ยท All Virginia state parks โ†’