Minnesota · Meeker County
Big Swan Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Big Swan Lake around April 2 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 30 (1999). Latest: May 6 (2005).
April 2Usually around
March 30Earliest ever (1999)
May 6Latest ever (2005)
8Years of record (1999–2020)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
8 years on the books, 1999–2020. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2020 | April 5 |
| 2019 | April 18 |
| 2015 | April 2 |
| 2007 | March 30 |
| 2006 | April 6 |
| 2005 | May 6 |
| 2004 | March 30 |
| 1999 | March 30 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.