Where to see a Channel Catfish in Iowa
The Channel Catfish is recorded in the counties of 59 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Lewis and Clark State Park
- Pilot Grove State Preserve
- Preparation Canyon State Park
- Marietta Sand Prairie State Preserve
- Wapsipinicon State Park
- Rock Creek State Park
- Kish-Ke-Kosh Prairie State Preserve
- Elk Rock State Park
- Lake of Three Fires State Park
- Galland School State Park Preserve
- Palisades-Kepler State Park
- Pleasant Creek State Park
- Hanging Bog State Preserve
- Rock Island Botanical State Preserve
- Lake Manawa State Park
- Wilson Island State Park
- Toolesboro Mounds State Preserve
- Okamanpeedam State Park
- Geode State Park
- Shimek State Forest
- Pammel State Park
- Badger Creek State Recreation Area
- Pikes Peak State Park
- Bixby State Park
- Mossy Glen State Preserve
These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.