Frogs in Utah in April

Yes, April is a good month to see frogs in Utah. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 785 of the 6,508 sightings logged across the year (12.1%), 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.

Good month for frogs in Utah

12.1%

of yearly sightings

785

records in April

#6

busiest month of 12

6,508

verified records a year

March 2.6%, April 12.1%, May 18%. Busiest month is September at 18.8%.

Best months: September, May, June

6,508 verified observations of frogs in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When frogs are recorded in Utah

Peak month

September

1,223 records (18.8% of the year)

Quietest month

January

6 records

MonthObservationsShare
January60.1%
February190.3%
March1672.6%
April78512.1%
Maypeak1,16918%
Junepeak98015.1%
July95314.6%
August82712.7%
Septemberpeak1,22318.8%
October3315.1%
November360.6%
December120.2%

Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Woodhouse's Toad884
American Bullfrog830
Canyon Tree Frog754
Arizona Toad731
Red-spotted Toad730
Northern Leopard Frog561
Boreal Chorus Frog560
Great Basin Spadefoot416

In Utah, April carries 12.1% of the year's frogs sightings, about 3.8 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 rising from March (2.6%) into April, and it heads toward May (18%) after. The busiest month is September (18.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The frogs most often recorded in Utah are Woodhouse's Toad, American Bullfrog and Canyon Tree 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

  • Woodhouse's Toad884 records
  • American Bullfrog830 records
  • Canyon Tree Frog754 records
  • Arizona Toad731 records
  • Red-spotted Toad730 records
  • Northern Leopard Frog561 records
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Plan your frog trip in Utah

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see frogs in Utah in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 785 of the 6,508 verified frogs sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 12.1% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see frogs in Utah?+

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

What month is best for frogs in Utah?+

September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, May and June, based on 6,508 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Utah are Woodhouse's Toad, American Bullfrog and Canyon Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.