Where to see a Chain Pickerel in Virginia

The Chain Pickerel is recorded in the counties of 20 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

  1. Belle Isle State Park
  2. York River State Park
  3. Zoar State Forest
  4. Browne State Forest
  5. Cumberland State Forest
  6. Sandy Point State Forest
  7. Pocahontas State Park
  8. Occoneechee State Park
  9. Twin Lakes State Park
  10. Gallion State Forest
  11. Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
  12. Big Woods State Forest
  13. Caledon State Park
  14. Leesylvania State Park
  15. Mason Neck State Park
  16. Widewater State Park
  17. First Landing State Park
  18. False Cape State Park
  19. Lake Anna State Park
  20. Westmoreland 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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