Bobcats in Iowa in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see bobcats in Iowa. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 7 of the 65 sightings logged across the year (10.8%), 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 bobcats in Iowa
10.8%
of yearly sightings
7
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
65
verified records a year
March 4.6%, April 10.8%, May 7.7%. Busiest month is December at 15.4%.
65 verified observations of bobcats in Iowa, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Iowa
Peak month
December
10 records (15.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 7.7% |
| February | 6 | 9.2% |
| March | 3 | 4.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 7 | 10.8% |
| May | 5 | 7.7% |
| June | 3 | 4.6% |
| July | 1 | 1.5% |
| August | 3 | 4.6% |
| September | 7 | 10.8% |
| October | 7 | 10.8% |
| Novemberpeak | 8 | 12.3% |
| Decemberpeak | 10 | 15.4% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 65 |
In Iowa, April carries 10.8% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 2.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (4.6%) into April, and it heads toward May (7.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Iowa are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat65 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Iowa in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 7 of the 65 verified bobcats sightings logged in Iowa across the year, which is 10.8% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see bobcats in Iowa?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of December, November and April.
What month is best for bobcats in Iowa?+
December is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through December, November and April, based on 65 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Iowa?+
The most-recorded species in Iowa are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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