Where to see a European Carp in Michigan

The European Carp is recorded in the counties of 59 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

  1. Port Crescent State Park
  2. Albert E. Sleeper State Park
  3. Au Sable State Forest
  4. Gladwin State Park
  5. Sterling State Park
  6. Warren Dunes State Park
  7. Grand Mere State Park
  8. Warren Woods State Park
  9. Tawas Point State Park
  10. Alpena State Forest
  11. Bay City State Park
  12. Saugatuck Dunes State Park
  13. Allegan State Forest
  14. Fort Custer State Park
  15. Maybury State Park
  16. William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor
  17. Mackinac Island State Park
  18. Straits State Park
  19. Fisherman's Island State Park
  20. Ludington State Park
  21. Young State Park
  22. Jordan River State Forest
  23. Pinckney State Recreation Area
  24. Hayes State Park
  25. Lake Hudson State Park

These are county-level records โ€” 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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