Where to see a Golden Shiner in Illinois

The Golden Shiner is recorded in the counties of 32 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Big River State Forest
2. Delabar State Park
3. Sand Ridge State Forest
4. Fort Massac State Park
5. Wolf Creek State Park
6. Eagle Creek State Park
7. Hidden Springs State Forest
8. Shabbona Lake State Park
9. Giant City State Park
10. Lake Murphysboro State Park
11. Ferne Clyffe State Park
12. Cache River State Natural Area
13. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
14. Gebhard Woods State Park
15. William G. Stratton State Park
16. State Park Place
17. Frank Holten State Recreation Area
18. Rock Cut State Park
19. White Pines Forest State Park
20. Castle Rock State Park
21. Sangchris Lake State Park
22. Lowden State Park
23. White Pines State Park Lodge and Cabins
24. Illinois Beach State Park
25. Chain O' Lakes 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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