Where to see a Channel Catfish in Ohio
The Channel Catfish is recorded in the counties of 77 Ohio state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
- Salt Fork State Park
- Wolf Run State Park
- Harbor Point State Park
- Dillon State Park
- Blue Rock State Park
- Mount Gilead State Park
- Harrison State Park
- Little Miami State Park
- Tarlton State Park
- Fort Amanda State Park
- Lake Loramie State Park
- Alum Creek State Park
- Delaware State Park
- East Fork State Park
- Stonelick State Park
- Marietta State Forest Nursery
- Tar Hollow State Park
- Great Seal State Park
- Scioto Trail State Park
- Pike State Forest
- Lake White State Park
- Kelleys Island State Park
- Maumee Bay State Park
- Crane Creek 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.