Tree Frogs in Louisiana in April

Yes, April is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Louisiana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 1,953 of the 10,299 sightings logged across the year (19%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Green Treefrog photographed in LouisianaBlanchard's Cricket Frog photographed in LouisianaGreen Treefrog photographed in Louisiana
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for tree frogs in Louisiana

19%

of yearly sightings

1,953

records in April

#1

busiest month of 12

10,299

verified records a year

March 14.2%, April 19%, May 11.5%. Busiest month is April at 19%.

Best months: April, March, May

10,299 verified observations of tree frogs in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When tree frogs are recorded in Louisiana

Peak month

April

1,953 records (19% of the year)

Quietest month

January

347 records

MonthObservationsShare
January3473.4%
February7106.9%
Marchpeak1,46314.2%
Aprilpeak1,95319%
Maypeak1,18611.5%
June7937.7%
July6816.6%
August7297.1%
September7727.5%
October7247%
November5725.6%
December3693.6%

Tree Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Green Treefrog3,364
Blanchard's Cricket Frog1,426
Squirrel Tree Frog1,383
Cope's Gray Tree Frog1,234
Southern Cricket Frog320
Spring Peeper306
Cajun Chorus Frog266
Bird-voiced Treefrog205

In Louisiana, April carries 19% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 10.7 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 March (14.2%) into April, and it heads toward May (11.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The tree frogs most often recorded in Louisiana are Green Treefrog, Blanchard's Cricket Frog and Squirrel Tree Frog. 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 tree frogs you are most likely to see

  • Green Treefrog3,364 records
  • Blanchard's Cricket Frog1,426 records
  • Squirrel Tree Frog1,383 records
  • Cope's Gray Tree Frog1,234 records
  • Southern Cricket Frog320 records
  • Spring Peeper306 records
Plan your tripJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Plan your tree frog trip in Louisiana

Start with live tours near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see tree frogs in Louisiana in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 1,953 of the 10,299 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 19% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see tree frogs in Louisiana?+

April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and May.

What month is best for tree frogs in Louisiana?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 10,299 verified observations.

Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+

The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Green Treefrog, Blanchard's Cricket Frog and Squirrel Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.