Minnesota · Crow Wing County

Mary Lake Ice-Out Dates

The ice usually goes out of Mary Lake around April 15 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 18 (2016). Latest: May 2 (2023).

Mary Lake ice-out dates, 2002–2023MarAprMay2002: April 192003: April 152005: April 112008: May 12016: March 18Usually Apr 152023: May 22023
April 15Usually around
March 18Earliest ever (2016)
May 2Latest ever (2023)
6Years of record (2002–2023)

The 2027 season

Tracking resumes when the ice forms.

Every recorded ice-out

6 years on the books, 2002–2023. Newest first.

YearIce-out date
2023May 2
2016March 18
2008May 1
2005April 11
2003April 15
2002April 19

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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