Where to see a Green Sunfish in Illinois

The Green Sunfish is recorded in the counties of 67 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Starved Rock State Park
2. Matthiessen State Park
3. Buffalo Rock State Park
4. Sangchris Lake State Park
5. Dixon Springs State Park
6. State Park Place
7. Illini State Park
8. Fox River State Park
9. Spitler Woods State Park
10. Horseshoe Lake State Park
11. Weldon Springs State Park
12. Lincolns New Salem State Park
13. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
14. Frank Holten State Recreation Area
15. Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
16. Fort Massac State Park
17. White Pines Forest State Park
18. Castle Rock State Park
19. Lowden State Park
20. White Pines State Park Lodge and Cabins
21. Kankakee River State Park
22. Channahon State Park
23. Shabbona Lake State Park
24. Nauvoo State Park
25. Montebello 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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