Where to see a Green Sunfish in Virginia

The Green Sunfish is recorded in the counties of 29 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

  1. Paul State Forest
  2. Smith Mountain Lake State Park
  3. Bourassa State Forest
  4. Twin Lakes State Park
  5. Gallion State Forest
  6. Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
  7. Claytor Lake State Park
  8. Sky Meadows State Park
  9. Whitney State Forest
  10. Moore's Creek State Forest
  11. Cumberland State Forest
  12. Biscuit Run State Park
  13. Wilderness Road State Park
  14. Caledon State Park
  15. Leesylvania State Park
  16. Mason Neck State Park
  17. Widewater State Park
  18. Charlotte State Forest
  19. Pocahontas State Park
  20. James River State Park
  21. Bear Creek Lake State Park
  22. Holliday Lake State Park
  23. High Bridge Trail State Park
  24. Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest
  25. Occoneechee State Park

These are county-level records โ€” 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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