Where to see a Rock Bass in Illinois

The Rock Bass is recorded in the counties of 24 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Railsplitter State Park
2. White Pines Forest State Park
3. Castle Rock State Park
4. Lowden State Park
5. White Pines State Park Lodge and Cabins
6. Silver Springs State Park
7. Shabbona Lake State Park
8. Kankakee River State Park
9. Channahon State Park
10. Kickapoo State Park
11. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
12. Gebhard Woods State Park
13. William G. Stratton State Park
14. Starved Rock State Park
15. Matthiessen State Park
16. Buffalo Rock State Park
17. Illini State Park
18. Fox River State Park
19. James "Pate" Philip State Park
20. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
21. Rock Cut State Park
22. Illinois Beach State Park
23. Chain O' Lakes State Park
24. Volo Bog State Natural 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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