Where to see a Golden Shiner in New York

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

1. Franklin State Forest
2. Debar Mountain Wild Forest
3. Basha Kill Wildlife Management Area
4. Lake Superior State Park
5. Black Creek State Forest
6. Pepperbox Wilderness Area
7. Watkins Glen State Park
8. Cliffside State Forest
9. Chenango Valley State Park
10. Broome State Forest
11. Chenango State Forest
12. Bowman Lake State Park
13. Oquaga Creek State Park
14. Five Ponds Wilderness Area
15. Higley Flow State Park
16. Eel Weir State Park
17. Degrasse State Forest
18. Coles Creek State Park
19. Cedar Island State Park
20. Trout Lake State Forest
21. Donnerville State Forest
22. Silver Hill State Forest
23. Orebed Creek State Forest
24. Saint Lawrence State Park
25. Taylor Creek 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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