Frogs in Washington in April
Yes, April is a good month to see frogs in Washington. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 3,306 of the 29,634 sightings logged across the year (11.2%), 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.
Good month for frogs in Washington
11.2%
of yearly sightings
3,306
records in April
#6
busiest month of 12
29,634
verified records a year
March 7.1%, April 11.2%, May 12%. Busiest month is August at 19.1%.
29,634 verified observations of frogs in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Washington
Peak month
August
5,653 records (19.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 235 | 0.8% |
| February | 564 | 1.9% |
| March | 2,091 | 7.1% |
| April | 3,306 | 11.2% |
| May | 3,568 | 12% |
| Junepeak | 3,848 | 13% |
| Julypeak | 4,455 | 15% |
| Augustpeak | 5,653 | 19.1% |
| September | 3,582 | 12.1% |
| October | 1,753 | 5.9% |
| November | 424 | 1.4% |
| December | 155 | 0.5% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pacific chorus frog | 13,359 |
| American Bullfrog | 5,542 |
| Northern Red-legged Frog | 3,496 |
| Western Toad | 3,083 |
| Cascades Frog | 2,033 |
| Coastal Tailed Frog | 490 |
| Columbia Spotted Frog | 236 |
| Oregon Spotted Frog | 137 |
In Washington, April carries 11.2% of the year's frogs sightings, about 2.9 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 (7.1%) into April, and it heads toward May (12%) after. The busiest month is August (19.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The frogs most often recorded in Washington are Pacific chorus frog, American Bullfrog and Northern Red-legged 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
- Pacific chorus frog13,359 records
- American Bullfrog5,542 records
- Northern Red-legged Frog3,496 records
- Western Toad3,083 records
- Cascades Frog2,033 records
- Coastal Tailed Frog490 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in Washington in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 3,306 of the 29,634 verified frogs sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 11.2% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see frogs in Washington?+
April is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though August and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for frogs in Washington?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and June, based on 29,634 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Pacific chorus frog, American Bullfrog and Northern Red-legged Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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