Where to see a Rainbow Trout in North Carolina

The Rainbow Trout is recorded in the counties of 23 North Carolina state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. DuPont State Recreational Forest
2. Holmes Educational State Forest
3. Gorges State Park
4. Lake James State Park
5. South Mountains State Park
6. Tuttle Educational State Forest
7. Chimney Rock State Park
8. Pisgah View State Park
9. New River State Park
10. Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
11. Elk Knob State Park
12. Grandfather Mountain State Park
13. Mount Mitchell State Park
14. Pilot Mountain State Park
15. Stone Mountain State Park
16. Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest
17. Hanging Rock State Park
18. Haw River State Park
19. Mayo River State Park
20. William B. Umstead State Park
21. Research Triangle State Park
22. Falls Lake State Recreation Area
23. Clemmons Educational State Forest

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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