Where to see a Channel Catfish in Michigan

The Channel Catfish is recorded in the counties of 32 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Saugatuck Dunes State Park
2. Port Crescent State Park
3. Albert E. Sleeper State Park
4. Allegan State Forest
5. Bay City State Park
6. Sterling State Park
7. P. J. Hoffmaster State Park
8. Muskegon State Park
9. Holland State Park
10. Duck Lake State Park
11. Grand Haven State Park
12. Tittabawassee River State Forest
13. Warren Dunes State Park
14. Grand Mere State Park
15. Warren Woods State Park
16. Tawas Point State Park
17. Alpena State Forest
18. Newaygo State Park
19. White Cloud State Park
20. Maybury State Park
21. William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor
22. Lime Island State Recreation Area
23. Algonac State Park
24. Lakeport State Park
25. Pinckney State Recreation Area

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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