Bobcats in Oregon in April

Yes, April is one of the best months to see bobcats in Oregon. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 128 of the 1,198 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), 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 July 2, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for bobcats in Oregon

10.7%

of yearly sightings

128

records in April

#1

busiest month of 12

1,198

verified records a year

March 8.8%, April 10.7%, May 7.8%. Busiest month is April at 10.7%.

Best months: April, January, February

1,198 verified observations of bobcats in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bobcats are recorded in Oregon

Peak month

April

128 records (10.7% of the year)

Quietest month

August

66 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak12410.4%
Februarypeak1189.8%
March1058.8%
Aprilpeak12810.7%
May937.8%
June1018.4%
July836.9%
August665.5%
September847%
October978.1%
November937.8%
December1068.8%

Bobcats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bobcat1,198

In Oregon, April carries 10.7% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 2.4 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 (8.8%) into April, and it heads toward May (7.8%) 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 Oregon 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

  • Bobcat1,198 records
Plan your tripCrater Lake National Park

Plan your bobcat trip in Oregon

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

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bobcats in Oregon in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 128 of the 1,198 verified bobcats sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see bobcats in Oregon?+

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

What month is best for bobcats in Oregon?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, January and February, based on 1,198 verified observations.

Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Oregon?+

The most-recorded species in Oregon are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.