Mountain Lions in Washington in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see mountain lions in Washington. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 53 of the 480 sightings logged across the year (11%), 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 mountain lions in Washington
11%
of yearly sightings
53
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
480
verified records a year
March 10.6%, April 11%, May 9.4%. Busiest month is April at 11%.
480 verified observations of mountain lions in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When mountain lions are recorded in Washington
Peak month
April
53 records (11% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 6.7% |
| February | 41 | 8.5% |
| Marchpeak | 51 | 10.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 53 | 11% |
| May | 45 | 9.4% |
| June | 43 | 9% |
| Julypeak | 46 | 9.6% |
| August | 26 | 5.4% |
| September | 38 | 7.9% |
| October | 34 | 7.1% |
| November | 32 | 6.7% |
| December | 39 | 8.1% |
Mountain Lions you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Lion | 480 |
In Washington, April carries 11% of the year's mountain lions sightings, about 2.7 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 holds steady between March and 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 mountain lions most often recorded in Washington are Mountain Lion. 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 mountain lions you are most likely to see
- Mountain Lion480 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see mountain lions in Washington in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 53 of the 480 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 11% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see mountain lions in Washington?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and July.
What month is best for mountain lions in Washington?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and July, based on 480 verified observations.
Which mountain lions are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Mountain Lion, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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