Minnesota · Crow Wing County
Ossawinnamakee Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Ossawinnamakee Lake around April 16 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 22 (2024). Latest: May 12 (2013).
April 16Usually around
March 22Earliest ever (2024)
May 12Latest ever (2013)
26Years of record (1985–2024)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
26 years on the books, 1985–2024. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | March 22 |
| 2021 | April 7 |
| 2013 | May 12 |
| 2008 | May 6 |
| 2007 | April 21 |
| 2005 | April 12 |
| 2004 | April 16 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2002 | April 17 |
| 2001 | April 25 |
| 2000 | March 30 |
| 1999 | April 8 |
| 1998 | April 6 |
| 1997 | April 23 |
| 1996 | May 2 |
| 1995 | April 23 |
| 1994 | April 17 |
| 1993 | April 19 |
| 1992 | April 7 |
| 1991 | April 9 |
| 1990 | April 22 |
| 1989 | April 25 |
| 1988 | April 16 |
| 1987 | April 8 |
| 1986 | April 13 |
| 1985 | 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.