Beavers in Maine in April
Yes, April is a good month to see beavers in Maine. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 89 of the 823 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.
Good month for beavers in Maine
10.8%
of yearly sightings
89
records in April
#5
busiest month of 12
823
verified records a year
March 4.4%, April 10.8%, May 15.2%. Busiest month is June at 16.4%.
823 verified observations of beavers in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Maine
Peak month
June
135 records (16.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 2.8% |
| February | 21 | 2.6% |
| March | 36 | 4.4% |
| April | 89 | 10.8% |
| Maypeak | 125 | 15.2% |
| Junepeak | 135 | 16.4% |
| July | 99 | 12% |
| Augustpeak | 112 | 13.6% |
| September | 62 | 7.5% |
| October | 65 | 7.9% |
| November | 41 | 5% |
| December | 15 | 1.8% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 823 |
In Maine, April carries 10.8% of the year's beavers sightings, about 2.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (4.4%) into April, and it heads toward May (15.2%) after. The busiest month is June (16.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Maine are American Beaver. 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 beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver823 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Maine in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 89 of the 823 verified beavers sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 10.8% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see beavers in Maine?+
April is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in Maine?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and August, based on 823 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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