Where to see a Channel Catfish in New Mexico

The Channel Catfish is recorded in the counties of 19 New Mexico state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Oasis State Park
2. Harry McAdams State Park
3. Eastern New Mexico State Park
4. Ute Lake State Park
5. Sumner Lake State Park
6. Leasburg Dam State Park
7. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
8. Rockhound State Park
9. Organ Mountains Wilderness Area
10. Caballo Lake State Park
11. Percha Dam State Park
12. Elephant Butte Lake State Park
13. Rio Bravo State Park
14. San Gabriel State Park
15. Shooting Range State Park
16. Rio Grande Valley State Park
17. Fenton Lake State Park
18. Brantley Lake State Park
19. Living Desert State Park

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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