Frogs in Indiana in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see frogs in Indiana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 4,551 of the 18,474 sightings logged across the year (24.6%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for frogs in Indiana
24.6%
of yearly sightings
4,551
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
18,474
verified records a year
April 14%, May 24.6%, June 14.5%. Busiest month is May at 24.6%.
18,474 verified observations of frogs in Indiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Indiana
Peak month
May
4,551 records (24.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 0.1% |
| February | 193 | 1% |
| March | 1,213 | 6.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 2,586 | 14% |
| Maypeak | 4,551 | 24.6% |
| Junepeak | 2,676 | 14.5% |
| July | 2,362 | 12.8% |
| August | 1,892 | 10.2% |
| September | 2,004 | 10.8% |
| October | 830 | 4.5% |
| November | 113 | 0.6% |
| December | 41 | 0.2% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Toad | 3,327 |
| Green Frog | 2,294 |
| Fowler's Toad | 1,776 |
| Blanchard's Cricket Frog | 1,543 |
| American Bullfrog | 1,535 |
| Gray Treefrog | 1,115 |
| Spring Peeper | 985 |
| Wood Frog | 685 |
In Indiana, May carries 24.6% of the year's frogs sightings, about 16.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (14%) into May, and it heads toward June (14.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The frogs most often recorded in Indiana are American Toad, Green Frog and Fowler's Toad. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which frogs you are most likely to see
- American Toad3,327 records
- Green Frog2,294 records
- Fowler's Toad1,776 records
- Blanchard's Cricket Frog1,543 records
- American Bullfrog1,535 records
- Gray Treefrog1,115 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in Indiana in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 4,551 of the 18,474 verified frogs sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 24.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see frogs in Indiana?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for frogs in Indiana?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 18,474 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in Indiana?+
The most-recorded species in Indiana are American Toad, Green Frog and Fowler's Toad, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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