Where to see a Channel Catfish in Illinois

The Channel Catfish is recorded in the counties of 66 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
2. Fort Massac State Park
3. Gebhard Woods State Park
4. William G. Stratton State Park
5. Morrison-Rockwood State Park
6. Prophetstown State Recreation Area
7. Beall Woods State Park
8. Argyle Lake State Park
9. Fort Defiance State Park
10. Moraine Hills State Park
11. Starved Rock State Park
12. Matthiessen State Park
13. Buffalo Rock State Park
14. Illini State Park
15. Fox River State Park
16. Spring Lake State Park
17. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
18. Pere Marquette State Park
19. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
20. Hazlet State Park
21. Nauvoo State Park
22. Montebello State Park
23. South Shore State Park
24. Weinberg-King State Park
25. Pere Marquette State Park Lodge and Cabins

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.

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