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).
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.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 23 |
| 2025 | April 22 |
| 2023 | May 5 |
| 2022 | May 8 |
| 2021 | April 7 |
| 2020 | April 23 |
| 2013 | May 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.