Where to see a Channel Catfish in New Jersey

The Channel Catfish is recorded in the counties of 35 New Jersey state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Abram S. Hewitt State Forest
2. Long Pond Ironworks State Park
3. Norvin Green State Forest
4. Ringwood State Park
5. Rough Mountain State Forest
6. Bulls Island Recreation Area
7. Round Valley Recreation Area
8. Spruce Run Recreation Area
9. Voorhees State Park
10. Atsion Recreation Area
11. Bass River State Forest
12. Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
13. Penn State Forest
14. Rancocas State Park
15. Wharton State Forest
16. Garden State Park
17. Green Bank State Forest
18. Mount Laurel State Park
19. Tall Pines State Preserve
20. Stow Creek State Park
21. Farny State Park
22. Hacklebarney State Park
23. Hopatcong State Park
24. Stephens State Park
25. Ramapo Mountain State Forest

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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