Sea Turtles in Louisiana in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see sea turtles in Louisiana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 25 of the 70 sightings logged across the year (35.7%), 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 sea turtles in Louisiana
35.7%
of yearly sightings
25
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
70
verified records a year
March 2.9%, April 35.7%, May 12.9%. Busiest month is April at 35.7%.
70 verified observations of sea turtles in Louisiana, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When sea turtles are recorded in Louisiana
Peak month
April
25 records (35.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 5.7% |
| February | 1 | 1.4% |
| March | 2 | 2.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 25 | 35.7% |
| Maypeak | 9 | 12.9% |
| June | 6 | 8.6% |
| July | 3 | 4.3% |
| Augustpeak | 10 | 14.3% |
| September | 0 | 0% |
| October | 3 | 4.3% |
| November | 2 | 2.9% |
| December | 5 | 7.1% |
Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Sea Turtle | 24 |
| Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle | 21 |
| Loggerhead Sea Turtle | 16 |
In Louisiana, April carries 35.7% of the year's sea turtles sightings, about 27.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (2.9%) into April, and it heads toward May (12.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The sea turtles most often recorded in Louisiana are Green Sea Turtle, Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle and Loggerhead Sea Turtle. 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 sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Green Sea Turtle24 records
- Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle21 records
- Loggerhead Sea Turtle16 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see sea turtles in Louisiana in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 25 of the 70 verified sea turtles sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 35.7% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see sea turtles in Louisiana?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, August and May.
What month is best for sea turtles in Louisiana?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, August and May, based on 70 verified observations.
Which sea turtles are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+
The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Green Sea Turtle, Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle and Loggerhead Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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