Dolphins in Louisiana in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see dolphins in Louisiana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 31 of the 255 sightings logged across the year (12.2%), 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 dolphins in Louisiana
12.2%
of yearly sightings
31
records in October
#3
busiest month of 12
255
verified records a year
September 4.3%, October 12.2%, November 8.2%. Busiest month is April at 22.7%.
255 verified observations of dolphins in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dolphins are recorded in Louisiana
Peak month
April
58 records (22.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15 | 5.9% |
| February | 6 | 2.4% |
| March | 23 | 9% |
| Aprilpeak | 58 | 22.7% |
| Maypeak | 38 | 14.9% |
| June | 20 | 7.8% |
| July | 12 | 4.7% |
| August | 10 | 3.9% |
| September | 11 | 4.3% |
| Octoberpeak | 31 | 12.2% |
| November | 21 | 8.2% |
| December | 10 | 3.9% |
Dolphins you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Bottlenose Dolphin | 247 |
| Melon-headed Whale | 1 |
In Louisiana, October carries 12.2% of the year's dolphins sightings, about 3.9 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 September (4.3%) into October, and it heads toward November (8.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The dolphins most often recorded in Louisiana are Common Bottlenose Dolphin and Melon-headed Whale. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which dolphins you are most likely to see
- Common Bottlenose Dolphin247 records
- Melon-headed Whale1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dolphins in Louisiana in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 31 of the 255 verified dolphins sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 12.2% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see dolphins in Louisiana?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and October.
What month is best for dolphins in Louisiana?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and October, based on 255 verified observations.
Which dolphins are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+
The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Common Bottlenose Dolphin and Melon-headed Whale, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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