Minnesota · Cass County
Crystal Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Crystal Lake around April 15 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 10 (2005). Latest: April 30 (2008).
April 15Usually around
April 10Earliest ever (2005)
April 30Latest ever (2008)
6Years of record (2002–2008)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2002–2008. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2008 | April 30 |
| 2007 | April 10 |
| 2005 | April 10 |
| 2004 | April 15 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2002 | April 16 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.