Where to see a Brook Trout in Michigan

The Brook Trout is recorded in the counties of 57 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

  1. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
  2. Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
  3. Craig Lake State Park
  4. Van Riper State Park
  5. Hartwick Pines State Park
  6. Baraga State Park
  7. Mishwabic State Forest
  8. Higgins Lake State Forest
  9. Copper Country State Forest
  10. North Higgins Lake State Park
  11. Bewabic State Park
  12. Iron Range State Forest
  13. Michigamme State Forest
  14. Golden Lake State Recreation Area
  15. McLain State Park
  16. Twin Lakes State Park
  17. Muskallonge Lake State Park
  18. Lake Superior State Forest
  19. Tahquamenon River State Forest
  20. Pere Marquette State Forest
  21. Interlochen State Park
  22. Traverse City State Park
  23. Menominee River State Recreation Area
  24. Otsego Lake State Park
  25. Pigeon River State Forest

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.

Brook Trout in other states โ†’ ยท All Michigan state parks โ†’