Minnesota · Rice County
Circle Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Circle Lake around March 24 — the fourth week of March. Earliest ever: March 3 (2024). Latest: April 28 (2013).
March 24Usually around
March 3Earliest ever (2024)
April 28Latest ever (2013)
12Years of record (2002–2025)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
12 years on the books, 2002–2025. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | March 16 |
| 2024 | March 3 |
| 2023 | April 12 |
| 2022 | April 7 |
| 2021 | March 24 |
| 2020 | March 31 |
| 2016 | March 13 |
| 2013 | April 28 |
| 2012 | March 19 |
| 2008 | April 15 |
| 2007 | March 26 |
| 2002 | March 23 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.