Minnesota · St. Louis County
Crane Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Crane Lake around April 24 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: March 27 (2012). Latest: May 14 (2014).
April 24Usually around
March 27Earliest ever (2012)
May 14Latest ever (2014)
6Years of record (2003–2019)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2003–2019. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2019 | April 24 |
| 2015 | April 18 |
| 2014 | May 14 |
| 2013 | May 11 |
| 2012 | March 27 |
| 2003 | April 30 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.