Minnesota · Cass County
Child Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Child Lake around April 12 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: April 2 (2017). Latest: April 25 (2019).
April 12Usually around
April 2Earliest ever (2017)
April 25Latest ever (2019)
5Years of record (1994–2019)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 1994–2019. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2019 | April 25 |
| 2017 | April 2 |
| 2016 | April 12 |
| 2015 | April 12 |
| 1994 | April 18 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.