Minnesota · Otter Tail County
Fish Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Fish Lake around April 15 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 11 (2015). Latest: May 2 (2008).
April 15Usually around
April 11Earliest ever (2015)
May 2Latest ever (2008)
5Years of record (2003–2015)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 2003–2015. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2015 | April 11 |
| 2008 | May 2 |
| 2006 | April 15 |
| 2005 | April 15 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.