Minnesota · Crow Wing County
Nokay Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Nokay Lake around April 16 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 14 (2024). Latest: April 30 (2008).
April 16Usually around
March 14Earliest ever (2024)
April 30Latest ever (2008)
13Years of record (2007–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
13 years on the books, 2007–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 16 |
| 2025 | April 13 |
| 2024 | March 14 |
| 2023 | April 30 |
| 2022 | April 30 |
| 2020 | April 12 |
| 2019 | April 23 |
| 2017 | April 3 |
| 2016 | March 31 |
| 2015 | April 9 |
| 2014 | April 27 |
| 2008 | April 30 |
| 2007 | April 20 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.