Frogs in Tennessee in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see frogs in Tennessee. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 3,621 of the 26,092 sightings logged across the year (13.9%), 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 frogs in Tennessee
13.9%
of yearly sightings
3,621
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
26,092
verified records a year
March 8.8%, April 13.9%, May 16.8%. Busiest month is May at 16.8%.
26,092 verified observations of frogs in Tennessee, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Tennessee
Peak month
May
4,377 records (16.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 217 | 0.8% |
| February | 999 | 3.8% |
| March | 2,291 | 8.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 3,621 | 13.9% |
| Maypeak | 4,377 | 16.8% |
| Junepeak | 4,074 | 15.6% |
| July | 3,014 | 11.6% |
| August | 2,593 | 9.9% |
| September | 2,605 | 10% |
| October | 1,505 | 5.8% |
| November | 570 | 2.2% |
| December | 226 | 0.9% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Toad | 4,026 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 3,957 |
| Green Frog | 2,601 |
| Fowler's Toad | 2,301 |
| Green Treefrog | 1,447 |
| American Bullfrog | 1,409 |
| Southern Leopard Frog | 1,217 |
| Pickerel Frog | 1,146 |
In Tennessee, April carries 13.9% of the year's frogs sightings, about 5.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd 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 (16.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The frogs most often recorded in Tennessee are American Toad, Cope's Gray Tree Frog and Green 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 frogs you are most likely to see
- American Toad4,026 records
- Cope's Gray Tree Frog3,957 records
- Green Frog2,601 records
- Fowler's Toad2,301 records
- Green Treefrog1,447 records
- American Bullfrog1,409 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in Tennessee in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 3,621 of the 26,092 verified frogs sightings logged in Tennessee across the year, which is 13.9% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see frogs in Tennessee?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for frogs in Tennessee?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 26,092 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in Tennessee?+
The most-recorded species in Tennessee are American Toad, Cope's Gray Tree Frog and Green Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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