Green Sea Turtles in Texas in March

Yes, March is one of the best months to see green sea turtles in Texas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 277 of the 1,331 sightings logged across the year (20.8%), 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 10, 2026.

Peak month for green sea turtles in Texas

20.8%

of yearly sightings

277

records in March

#1

busiest month of 12

1,331

verified records a year

February 5%, March 20.8%, April 7.4%. Busiest month is March at 20.8%.

Best months: March, May, June

1,331 verified observations of green sea turtles in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When green sea turtles are recorded in Texas

Peak month

March

277 records (20.8% of the year)

Quietest month

January

64 records

MonthObservationsShare
January644.8%
February675%
Marchpeak27720.8%
April997.4%
Maypeak1309.8%
Junepeak1289.6%
July1138.5%
August947.1%
September1118.3%
October886.6%
November806%
December806%

Green Sea Turtles you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Green Sea Turtle1,331

In Texas, March carries 20.8% of the year's green sea turtles sightings, about 12.5 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 February (5%) into March, and it heads toward April (7.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The green sea turtles most often recorded in Texas are Green Sea Turtle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.

Which green sea turtles you are most likely to see

  • Green Sea Turtle1,331 records
Plan your tripAmistad National Recreation Area

Plan your green sea turtle trip in Texas

Start with live tours near Amistad National Recreation Area, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see green sea turtles in Texas in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 277 of the 1,331 verified green sea turtles sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 20.8% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see green sea turtles in Texas?+

March is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, May and June.

What month is best for green sea turtles in Texas?+

March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, May and June, based on 1,331 verified observations.

Which green sea turtles are you most likely to see in Texas?+

The most-recorded species in Texas are Green Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.