Where to see a Golden Shiner in Massachusetts

The Golden Shiner is recorded in the counties of 159 Massachusetts state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Hubbardston State Forest
2. Wachusett Mountain State Reservation
3. Leominster State Forest
4. Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
5. Douglas State Forest
6. Upton State Forest
7. Moore State Park
8. Wells State Park
9. Quinsigamond State Park
10. Watatic Mountain State Wildlife Area
11. Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area
12. Dunn State Park
13. Barre State Forest
14. Oakham State Forest
15. Spencer State Forest
16. Douglass State Forest
17. Lancaster State Forest
18. Petersham State Forest
19. Templeton State Forest
20. Ashburnham State Forest
21. Winchendon State Forest
22. Otter River State Forest
23. Westminster State Forest
24. Crow Hill State Reservation
25. West Brookfield 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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