Where to see a Rainbow Trout in Michigan

The Rainbow Trout is recorded in the counties of 72 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

  1. Craig Lake State Park
  2. Baraga State Park
  3. Orchard Beach State Park
  4. Van Riper State Park
  5. Wilderness State Park
  6. Petoskey State Park
  7. Hardwood State Forest
  8. Fisherman's Island State Park
  9. Warren Dunes State Park
  10. Grand Mere State Park
  11. Young State Park
  12. Warren Woods State Park
  13. Jordan River State Forest
  14. Muskallonge Lake State Park
  15. Lake Superior State Forest
  16. Tahquamenon River State Forest
  17. Interlochen State Park
  18. Traverse City State Park
  19. Newaygo State Park
  20. White Cloud State Park
  21. Otsego Lake State Park
  22. Pigeon River State Forest
  23. Saugatuck Dunes State Park
  24. Allegan State Forest
  25. Indian Lake 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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