Minnesota · Wright County
French Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of French Lake around April 4 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 7 (2024). Latest: May 2 (2011).
April 4Usually around
March 7Earliest ever (2024)
May 2Latest ever (2011)
22Years of record (2004–2025)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
22 years on the books, 2004–2025. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | March 24 |
| 2024 | March 7 |
| 2023 | April 20 |
| 2022 | April 15 |
| 2021 | March 27 |
| 2020 | April 6 |
| 2019 | April 18 |
| 2018 | May 1 |
| 2017 | March 25 |
| 2016 | March 15 |
| 2015 | April 4 |
| 2014 | April 23 |
| 2013 | May 2 |
| 2012 | March 19 |
| 2011 | May 2 |
| 2010 | March 31 |
| 2009 | April 11 |
| 2008 | April 23 |
| 2007 | April 1 |
| 2006 | April 7 |
| 2005 | March 29 |
| 2004 | March 27 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.