Where to see a Smallmouth Bass in Michigan

The Smallmouth Bass is recorded in the counties of 98 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Lake Gogebic State Park
2. Fayette Historic State Park
3. Tawas Point State Park
4. Port Crescent State Park
5. Albert E. Sleeper State Park
6. Alpena State Forest
7. Clear Lake State Park
8. Presque Isle State Forest
9. Escanaba River State Forest
10. Manistique River State Forest
11. Fisherman's Island State Park
12. Young State Park
13. Kalkaska State Forest
14. Jordan River State Forest
15. McLain State Park
16. Twin Lakes State Park
17. Tahquamenon Falls State Park
18. Brimley State Park
19. De Tour State Park
20. Van Riper State Park
21. Mackinac Island State Park
22. Straits State Park
23. Warren Dunes State Park
24. Grand Mere State Park
25. Warren Woods State Park

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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