Where to see a Golden Shiner in Virginia

The Golden Shiner is recorded in the counties of 13 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Belle Isle State Park
2. Big Woods State Forest
3. Caledon State Park
4. Leesylvania State Park
5. Mason Neck State Park
6. Widewater State Park
7. Westmoreland State Park
8. Charlotte State Forest
9. First Landing State Park
10. False Cape State Park
11. Pocahontas State Park
12. Lake Anna State Park
13. 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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