Minnesota · Scott County
Fish Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Fish Lake around April 3 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 17 (2012). Latest: April 28 (2013).
April 3Usually around
March 17Earliest ever (2012)
April 28Latest ever (2013)
11Years of record (1983–2020)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
11 years on the books, 1983–2020. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2020 | March 28 |
| 2017 | March 21 |
| 2015 | March 31 |
| 2014 | April 17 |
| 2013 | April 28 |
| 2012 | March 17 |
| 2011 | April 10 |
| 2010 | March 31 |
| 2009 | April 3 |
| 2005 | April 4 |
| 1983 | April 6 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.