Minnesota · Crow Wing County
Edward Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Edward Lake around April 14 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 12 (2024). Latest: May 5 (2022).
April 14Usually around
March 12Earliest ever (2024)
May 5Latest ever (2022)
19Years of record (2002–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
19 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 17 |
| 2025 | April 14 |
| 2024 | March 12 |
| 2023 | May 1 |
| 2022 | May 5 |
| 2021 | April 4 |
| 2020 | April 12 |
| 2019 | April 24 |
| 2018 | May 4 |
| 2017 | April 7 |
| 2016 | April 1 |
| 2015 | April 4 |
| 2012 | March 26 |
| 2008 | May 1 |
| 2007 | April 10 |
| 2005 | April 13 |
| 2004 | April 14 |
| 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.