Minnesota · Cass County
McKeown Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of McKeown Lake around April 19 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 11 (2005). Latest: May 3 (1996).
April 19Usually around
April 11Earliest ever (2005)
May 3Latest ever (1996)
11Years of record (1996–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
11 years on the books, 1996–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 19 |
| 2025 | April 17 |
| 2008 | May 1 |
| 2007 | April 20 |
| 2006 | April 11 |
| 2005 | April 11 |
| 2004 | April 16 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2001 | April 27 |
| 1997 | April 23 |
| 1996 | May 3 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.