Minnesota · Otter Tail County
Clear Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Clear Lake around April 9 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: April 7 (1999). Latest: April 25 (2008).
April 9Usually around
April 7Earliest ever (1999)
April 25Latest ever (2008)
5Years of record (1999–2008)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 1999–2008. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2008 | April 25 |
| 2004 | April 8 |
| 2003 | April 9 |
| 2002 | April 14 |
| 1999 | April 7 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.