Where to see a Smallmouth Bass in Illinois

The Smallmouth Bass is recorded in the counties of 37 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Rock Cut State Park
2. Shabbona Lake State Park
3. Silver Springs State Park
4. Fort Massac State Park
5. Starved Rock State Park
6. Matthiessen State Park
7. Buffalo Rock State Park
8. Illini State Park
9. Fox River State Park
10. Railsplitter State Park
11. Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
12. Morrison-Rockwood State Park
13. Prophetstown State Recreation Area
14. Apple River Canyon State Park
15. Spring Lake State Park
16. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
17. Kankakee River State Park
18. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
19. Channahon State Park
20. Gebhard Woods State Park
21. William G. Stratton State Park
22. White Pines Forest State Park
23. Castle Rock State Park
24. Lowden State Park
25. White Pines State Park Lodge and Cabins

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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