Frogs in Oregon in September

Yes, September is a good month to see frogs in Oregon. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 2,020 of the 19,685 sightings logged across the year (10.3%), 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.

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Good month for frogs in Oregon

10.3%

of yearly sightings

2,020

records in September

#6

busiest month of 12

19,685

verified records a year

August 16.2%, September 10.3%, October 6.3%. Busiest month is August at 16.2%.

Best months: August, June, May

19,685 verified observations of frogs in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When frogs are recorded in Oregon

Peak month

August

3,190 records (16.2% of the year)

Quietest month

December

231 records

MonthObservationsShare
January4922.5%
February5843%
March1,1485.8%
April2,14710.9%
Maypeak2,70313.7%
Junepeak2,78214.1%
July2,68313.6%
Augustpeak3,19016.2%
September2,02010.3%
October1,2336.3%
November4722.4%
December2311.2%

Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Pacific chorus frog8,991
American Bullfrog2,873
Northern Red-legged Frog2,600
Western Toad1,980
Cascades Frog717
Coastal Tailed Frog714
Great Basin Spadefoot586
Foothill Yellow-legged Frog429

In Oregon, September carries 10.3% of the year's frogs sightings, about 2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from August (16.2%) into September, and it heads toward October (6.3%) after. The busiest month is August (16.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The frogs most often recorded in Oregon are Pacific chorus frog, American Bullfrog and Northern Red-legged Frog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.

Which frogs you are most likely to see

  • Pacific chorus frog8,991 records
  • American Bullfrog2,873 records
  • Northern Red-legged Frog2,600 records
  • Western Toad1,980 records
  • Cascades Frog717 records
  • Coastal Tailed Frog714 records
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Plan your frog 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see frogs in Oregon in September?+

Yes. September accounts for 2,020 of the 19,685 verified frogs sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 10.3% of the annual total.

Is September a good time to see frogs in Oregon?+

September is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though August and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for frogs in Oregon?+

August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, June and May, based on 19,685 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Oregon are Pacific chorus frog, American Bullfrog and Northern Red-legged Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.