Minnesota · Jackson County
Fish Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Fish Lake around April 8 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 5 (1999). Latest: April 30 (2018).
April 8Usually around
March 5Earliest ever (1999)
April 30Latest ever (2018)
5Years of record (1999–2019)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 1999–2019. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2019 | April 8 |
| 2018 | April 30 |
| 2017 | March 6 |
| 2008 | April 16 |
| 1999 | March 5 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.