Minnesota · Blue Earth County
Crystal Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Crystal Lake around April 4 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 20 (1911). Latest: April 14 (2008).
April 4Usually around
March 20Earliest ever (1911)
April 14Latest ever (2008)
12Years of record (1907–2021)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
12 years on the books, 1907–2021. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2021 | March 23 |
| 2020 | March 28 |
| 2019 | April 4 |
| 2008 | April 14 |
| 1916 | April 12 |
| 1915 | April 10 |
| 1914 | April 8 |
| 1912 | April 5 |
| 1911 | March 20 |
| 1909 | April 10 |
| 1908 | March 25 |
| 1907 | March 26 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.