Minnesota · Crow Wing County
Blue Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Blue Lake around April 12 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: April 4 (2017). Latest: May 1 (2008).
April 12Usually around
April 4Earliest ever (2017)
May 1Latest ever (2008)
5Years of record (2005–2017)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 2005–2017. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2017 | April 4 |
| 2008 | May 1 |
| 2007 | April 20 |
| 2006 | April 10 |
| 2005 | April 12 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.