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).
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.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | May 2 |
| 2016 | March 18 |
| 2008 | May 1 |
| 2005 | April 11 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2002 | April 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.