Minnesota · Lake County
Knife Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Knife Lake around May 1 — the first week of May. Earliest ever: April 12 (2000). Latest: May 14 (2014).
May 1Usually around
April 12Earliest ever (2000)
May 14Latest ever (2014)
5Years of record (2000–2014)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 2000–2014. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2014 | May 14 |
| 2008 | April 23 |
| 2002 | May 5 |
| 2001 | May 1 |
| 2000 | April 12 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.