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:
- Paul State Forest
- Smith Mountain Lake State Park
- Bourassa State Forest
- Twin Lakes State Park
- Gallion State Forest
- Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
- Claytor Lake State Park
- Sky Meadows State Park
- Whitney State Forest
- Moore's Creek State Forest
- Cumberland State Forest
- Biscuit Run State Park
- Wilderness Road State Park
- Caledon State Park
- Leesylvania State Park
- Mason Neck State Park
- Widewater State Park
- Charlotte State Forest
- Pocahontas State Park
- James River State Park
- Bear Creek Lake State Park
- Holliday Lake State Park
- High Bridge Trail State Park
- Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest
- 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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