The morel sighting maps are a great way to help each other out a little. Morel hunters often refer to the maps as the morel progression maps, and they have always been a favorite. The Great Morel is often asked “Is it time yet?” or “Are there morel sightings in my neck of the woods?” The maps are a great resource.
If you would like to submit a sighting, the guidelines are pretty, use the form below and add a Zip Code, a City, and State, along with and date found. If you want to add any additional information such as county, weather or soil conditions, or an image that is fine (two-image limit). Sightings will be posted periodically throughout the day during the prime morel season.
Use the submit form below or you can email at
2026 Morel Sightings Map
The 2026 Morel season is on! Reports were slow early on, however, they have been picking up in the early part of April. Some morel hunters are reporting a bit earlier than usual, while some folks are begging for rain. Soon the morels will make their way to a woods near you. As always, Mother Nature is always in control and we can only hope she is kind to our morels. As the season progresses and it is your time – head to the woods – for the rebirth of the morels!
Click here for the 2026 Photo Gallery and while you are here, maybe visit The Morel Store where everything is on sale! Spend a little time on The Great Morel, and don’t forget to read some of the great articles too.
Note: the sighting reports are updated periodically throughout the day during the prime morel season. Markers are dropped on the map by Zip and or Town name, not actual GPS coordinates.
There are plenty of features on the interactive map – double click on images to open full size, zoom, filter by month, full screen and more. Below the map you can find a table listing of the 40 most recent sightings along with images and notes if they were sent – there is a “more pages” button at the bottom of this table. If you have issues not seeing the latest sightings markers, try un-checking a month in the bottom left corner of the map and then rechecking the box next to the month. It should refresh correctly.
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 | Diminutive, a few grays, 1 black, 1 very decent yellow 2600ft In a basin, full of mature Poplar with dying black walnut and tons of crab apple
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| SO ILL - We toughed out the 18* to 90* swing in a week(right when we should have been at our perfect 40-60*)
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| Low elevation in the foothills Northside Morning sun.
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| One of my favorite spots. Never disappoints.
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| First of the season - Right next to the footpath in a small park.
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| Labette County, Kansas
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| First of the season, found 18 total
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| First of season
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| 4-5-26, West-facing slope, riparian area, growing next to slippery elms
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| Covered it up with leafs to protect it from tonight's frost warning. Should be ready to harvest in 2-3 days
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| Woop woop
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| Morels charlestown state park - Charlestown, indiana
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| Etsu Morels
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| Grays and blonds
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| blacks
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| Back Yard around old apple tree - After good 5 hr rain. 47 degrees morning
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| Lucky garden find today! |
| First of year tiny tiny - Bitterly cold. 40°. Sitting in patch of thorns along the railroad tracks.
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| 6 little greys - 6 grey morel found near what is suspected to be a silver maple tree. Still very early in the season. Checked a honey hole in Fort Ashby on 04/03/2026 and nothing; Although they are black so they might just pop later in the season.
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| Very early, difficult to find. 1 week they should be huge!
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| Blacks and grays
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| April 3rd - Earliest before was April 5th. New earliest April 3rd.
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| Morel 2026 April 4th - Oak trees on hillside facing north. About 3 inches tall blonde. Found 4 total.
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| Tiny baby morels - Huntertown, Indiana |
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| Morel Sighting - Columbia MO Little blondes found today!
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| First ones of the year - Cass county
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| Morels in Kansas - Found near St. George. 2 weeks earlier than typical.
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| First round today was 200. The second round was close to 100. Around 300 today. Down low.
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| Spring rain near south facing and west facing slopes by the river bottoms
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| Was 81 yesterday 51 today, rained last night found in yard in area where we throw our soak water from previous years
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| 15 total today
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| Early honey hole. Fort Riley.
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| Rainy, 3 small grays
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Additional Map Links
If you would like to submit a current season sighting, the guidelines are pretty simple…Zip, City, State and date found. If you want to add any additional information such as county, weather conditions, or an image that is fine. Sightings will be posted daily during prime morel season.Use the submit form below or you can email at
Click for Additional Information and Resources
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- The Edible Good Morels – Varieties
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Get your Gear
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- Weather and Soil Links
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