Minnesota · Wright County
John Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of John Lake around April 10 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 8 (2024). Latest: May 2 (2013).
April 10Usually around
March 8Earliest ever (2024)
May 2Latest ever (2013)
21Years of record (2002–2025)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
21 years on the books, 2002–2025. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | March 25 |
| 2024 | March 8 |
| 2023 | April 21 |
| 2022 | April 14 |
| 2021 | March 29 |
| 2020 | April 7 |
| 2019 | April 20 |
| 2018 | May 2 |
| 2017 | March 29 |
| 2016 | March 16 |
| 2015 | April 4 |
| 2014 | April 24 |
| 2013 | May 2 |
| 2011 | April 13 |
| 2008 | April 22 |
| 2007 | April 1 |
| 2006 | April 7 |
| 2005 | April 8 |
| 2004 | April 14 |
| 2003 | April 10 |
| 2002 | April 16 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.