Minnesota · Crow Wing County
Clearwater Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Clearwater Lake around April 12 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: April 3 (2017). Latest: May 12 (2013).
April 12Usually around
April 3Earliest ever (2017)
May 12Latest ever (2013)
10Years of record (2002–2017)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
10 years on the books, 2002–2017. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2017 | April 3 |
| 2015 | April 11 |
| 2013 | May 12 |
| 2008 | May 2 |
| 2007 | April 12 |
| 2006 | April 8 |
| 2005 | April 12 |
| 2004 | April 17 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2002 | April 17 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.