Beavers in Texas in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see beavers in Texas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 619 of the 3,959 sightings logged across the year (15.6%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for beavers in Texas
15.6%
of yearly sightings
619
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
3,959
verified records a year
March 12.1%, April 15.6%, May 9.4%. Busiest month is April at 15.6%.
3,959 verified observations of beavers in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
619 records (15.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 469 | 11.8% |
| Februarypeak | 490 | 12.4% |
| Marchpeak | 479 | 12.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 619 | 15.6% |
| May | 371 | 9.4% |
| June | 200 | 5.1% |
| July | 141 | 3.6% |
| August | 143 | 3.6% |
| September | 183 | 4.6% |
| October | 253 | 6.4% |
| November | 254 | 6.4% |
| December | 357 | 9% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 3,959 |
In Texas, April carries 15.6% of the year's beavers sightings, about 7.3 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 (12.1%) into April, and it heads toward May (9.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The beavers most often recorded in Texas 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 Beaver3,959 records
Plan your beaver trip in Texas
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Texas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 619 of the 3,959 verified beavers sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 15.6% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see beavers in Texas?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, February and March.
What month is best for beavers in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, February and March, based on 3,959 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.