Minnesota · Wright County

Fish Lake Ice-Out Dates

The ice usually goes out of Fish Lake around April 4 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 25 (2017). Latest: April 21 (2008).

Fish Lake ice-out dates, 2002–2026MarApr2002: April 152003: April 132005: April 42007: March 302008: April 212017: March 252022: April 15Usually Apr 42026: March 282026
April 4Usually around
March 25Earliest ever (2017)
April 21Latest ever (2008)
8Years of record (2002–2026)

The 2027 season

Tracking resumes when the ice forms.

Every recorded ice-out

8 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.

YearIce-out date
2026March 28
2022April 15
2017March 25
2008April 21
2007March 30
2005April 4
2003April 13
2002April 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.

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