Where to see a European Carp in Virginia

The European Carp is recorded in the counties of 22 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Chippokes State Park
2. Grayson Highlands State Park
3. Hungry Mother State Park
4. Matthews State Forest
5. Old Flat State Forest
6. Smith Mountain Lake State Park
7. Bourassa State Forest
8. Mayo River State Park
9. Moore's Creek State Forest
10. Twin Lakes State Park
11. Gallion State Forest
12. Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
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. First Landing State Park
20. False Cape State Park
21. Westmoreland State Park
22. Paul State Forest

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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