Alaska Mushroom Calendar
Mushroom season across Alaska peaks in mid to late summer, when summer rain meets warm soil and sets off the year's main flush. The strongest months in the observation record are July, August, and September. The charts below aggregate iNaturalist observations from 4 towns across Alaska; pick a town for its local calendar.
Towns
4
Best months
July, August, and September
Species tracked
11
The Shape of the Alaska Season
All species and all 4 towns combined — local observations by month.
What Fruits When in Alaska
JFMAMJJASONDMorelKing BoleteChanterelleHedgehogOysterLion's Mane / Bear's HeadBlewitThe PrinceShaggy ManeChicken of the WoodsYellowfoot
Shading shows when each species typically fruits within about 10 miles, not abundance. Based on iNaturalist observation trends.
Alaska City Calendars
Track the Season as It Happens
These calendars show typical timing. A free Salish Mushrooms account adds live environmental layers to the Forayz map — soil moisture, soil temperature, snow cover, and recent precipitation, updated daily — so you can see which storms actually soaked the woods.
Common Questions
When is mushroom season in Alaska?
In Alaska the season peaks in mid to late summer. The strongest months in the observation record are July, August, and September.
What mushrooms grow in Alaska?
11 species are tracked across the 4 Alaska calendars, including Morel, King Bolete, Chanterelle, Hedgehog, Oyster, Lion's Mane / Bear's Head, Blewit, The Prince. The grid above shows when each one typically fruits.
For live conditions on an interactive map — recent rain, soil moisture and temperature, recent burns, public land boundaries, and forest types — explore the Forayz map.