Minnesota · Douglas County
Mill Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Mill Lake around April 11 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 21 (2016). Latest: April 25 (2022).
April 11Usually around
March 21Earliest ever (2016)
April 25Latest ever (2022)
7Years of record (2002–2022)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
7 years on the books, 2002–2022. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | April 25 |
| 2020 | April 12 |
| 2019 | April 21 |
| 2017 | March 31 |
| 2016 | March 21 |
| 2015 | April 9 |
| 2002 | April 11 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.