Minnesota · Dakota County
Fish Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Fish Lake around March 29 — the fourth week of March. Earliest ever: March 16 (2002). Latest: April 17 (2008).
March 29Usually around
March 16Earliest ever (2002)
April 17Latest ever (2008)
6Years of record (2002–2015)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2002–2015. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2015 | March 29 |
| 2008 | April 17 |
| 2007 | March 26 |
| 2006 | April 13 |
| 2004 | April 2 |
| 2002 | March 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.