Minnesota · Crow Wing County
Grave Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Grave Lake around April 21 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 20 (2016). Latest: May 7 (2013).
April 21Usually around
March 20Earliest ever (2016)
May 7Latest ever (2013)
9Years of record (2013–2022)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
9 years on the books, 2013–2022. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | April 24 |
| 2021 | March 30 |
| 2020 | April 8 |
| 2019 | April 21 |
| 2018 | April 30 |
| 2017 | April 1 |
| 2016 | March 20 |
| 2014 | April 25 |
| 2013 | May 7 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.