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 on when one might begin their foraging adventure.
If you would like to submit a sighting, the guidelines are pretty simple fill in the form with 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 sightings@thegreatmorel.com
2025 Morel Sightings Map
The first official morel sighting has been reported! The 2025 Morel season is now on! An unseasonably chilly spring in the southern states has had the morels on hold, but as of March 7th the season is now open. Many of you who visit The Great Morel will anxiously wait as the season progresses but if it is your time – head to the woods for the rebirth of the morels!
Click here for the 2025 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.
 | This is the only one I saw today, 3/24/2025. Tiny feller. I pick my best hauls during the first 2 weeks of April in this area. Hope it's a good season for everyone.
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| Vernon county Missouri South facing Creek Bank. It's tiny but it's there LOL
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| Found 55, left as many. Next two weeks should be great!
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| Little greys making their appearance.
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| Found 67 more in the honey Hole. I guess I'm getting lucky because nobody around my area has found any or posted at least. Found by my creek around elms, cedars, and oaks. Happy Hunting!!!
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| lone grey under tulip poplar
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| First mushroom - Always find them first on highest ridge north side.
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| First of the season at sea level.
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| Few small blondes - Found around 20. I left most of them. Too small to pick.
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| 3/22 Atlanta, Georgia - Under ash and box elder.
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| Honey Hole - Found a little over 80 Shrooms by my creek in my honey hole.
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| Headed your way!
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| Found some - Found mushroom in garden bed. Last rain was three days ago. Cut in half it was hollow inside to the base.
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| Lone morel near tulip poplar
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| Honey Hole provides once again - First of the season!
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| About 30 picked left lots of tiny ones 3/20 - Left a lot of little behind.
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| Found 3 baby morels in a straight line near my creek. Area is sandy, washed up piles of leaves from the hurricane damage and near Tulip Poplar trees. Another week in a half and this area will be ready to harvest!
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| Found one! This tiny baby was found 3/19/2025 in a cluster of wild violets. It’s a baby but evidence they are on the way!
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| Picked 32 and i left 25 to grow - Found by a creek. Total of 57 morels but only picked 32.
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| Found in some thorns near elm trees
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| First black morel of the 2025 season
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| Several were found next to a creek, in an area that was disturbed by recent flood waters in sandy soil.
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| Almost 2 weeks later than last year. Dry...windy.
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| They still need another week! Can't wait for the season to progress.
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| Black as the Ace of Spades - Ground temp at 4 inch is 48 under them. South side building foundation.
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| Found 12 small ones about an inch tall. 3-17-25 |
| morchella rufobrunnea - single morel found in woodchips |
| Hooray!
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| Two black found this morning
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| Sooooo Tinyyyyy! This is a juvenile yellow morel. Starts off as a little Grey then will progress into those monsters!
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| First of the Season - We only found the one but it is very dry down in the hole.
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| Lone wolf
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| Cold wet spring
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| Black morel
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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 sightings@thegreatmorel.com
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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