Where to see a Brown Trout in Michigan

The Brown Trout is recorded in the counties of 56 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

  1. Pere Marquette State Forest
  2. Newaygo State Park
  3. White Cloud State Park
  4. Orchard Beach State Park
  5. Wilderness State Park
  6. Petoskey State Park
  7. Hardwood State Forest
  8. Otsego Lake State Park
  9. Pigeon River State Forest
  10. Hartwick Pines State Park
  11. Higgins Lake State Forest
  12. North Higgins Lake State Park
  13. Silver Lake State Park
  14. Mears State Park
  15. Kalkaska State Forest
  16. Hart-Montague Trail State Park
  17. Fisherman's Island State Park
  18. Interlochen State Park
  19. Young State Park
  20. Traverse City State Park
  21. Jordan River State Forest
  22. Van Riper State Park
  23. Fort Custer State Park
  24. Menominee River State Recreation Area
  25. McLain 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.

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