Where to see a Channel Catfish in Virginia

The Channel Catfish is recorded in the counties of 28 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Occoneechee State Park
2. Staunton River State Park
3. Lake Anna State Park
4. Powhatan State Park
5. Smith Mountain Lake State Park
6. Bourassa State Forest
7. Twin Lakes State Park
8. Gallion State Forest
9. Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
10. Wilderness Road State Park
11. Moore's Creek State Forest
12. Claytor Lake State Park
13. Caledon State Park
14. Leesylvania State Park
15. Mason Neck State Park
16. Widewater State Park
17. Sky Meadows State Park
18. Whitney State Forest
19. Bear Creek Lake State Park
20. High Bridge Trail State Park
21. Pocahontas State Park
22. Biscuit Run State Park
23. First Landing State Park
24. False Cape State Park
25. Fairy Stone 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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