Minnesota · Crow Wing County

Big Trout Lake Ice-Out Dates

The ice usually goes out of Big Trout Lake around April 23 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 7 (2021). Latest: May 14 (2013).

Big Trout Lake ice-out dates, 2013–2026AprMay2013: May 142020: April 232021: April 72022: May 82023: May 52025: April 22Usually Apr 232026: April 232026
April 23Usually around
April 7Earliest ever (2021)
May 14Latest ever (2013)
7Years of record (2013–2026)

The 2027 season

Tracking resumes when the ice forms.

Every recorded ice-out

7 years on the books, 2013–2026. Newest first.

YearIce-out date
2026April 23
2025April 22
2023May 5
2022May 8
2021April 7
2020April 23
2013May 14

Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.

Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.

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