Where to see a North American River Otter in Wisconsin

The North American River Otter is recorded in the counties of 51 Wisconsin state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
2. Brule River State Forest
3. Flambeau River State Forest
4. Pattison State Park
5. Amnicon Falls State Park
6. Ojibwa State Park
7. Lucius Woods State Park
8. Willow River State Park
9. Brule River State Forest Waterfowl Management Area
10. Copper Falls State Park
11. Big Bay State Park
12. Apostle Islands State Forest
13. Straight Lake State Park
14. Wausaukee State Forest
15. Horicon Marsh
16. Merrick State Park
17. Lake Wissota State Park
18. Brunet Island State Park
19. Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area
20. Governor Knowles State Forest
21. Point Beach State Forest
22. Buckhorn State Park
23. Mill Bluff State Park
24. Rocky Arbor State Park
25. Fischer Creek State Recreation Area

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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