Minnesota · Cass County
Mule Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Mule Lake around April 19 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 5 (2017). Latest: May 7 (2022).
April 19Usually around
April 5Earliest ever (2017)
May 7Latest ever (2022)
9Years of record (2002–2022)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
9 years on the books, 2002–2022. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | May 7 |
| 2018 | May 2 |
| 2017 | April 5 |
| 2008 | May 4 |
| 2007 | April 20 |
| 2005 | April 13 |
| 2004 | April 18 |
| 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.