Where to see a European Carp in North Carolina

The European Carp is recorded in the counties of 15 North Carolina state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Gorges State Park
2. Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
3. Jordan Lake Educational State Forest
4. Lake Waccamaw State Park
5. Lumber River State Park
6. Chimney Rock State Park
7. Pisgah View State Park
8. William B. Umstead State Park
9. Research Triangle State Park
10. Falls Lake State Recreation Area
11. Clemmons Educational State Forest
12. Haw River State Park
13. Mayo River State Park
14. Eno River State Park
15. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

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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