Minnesota · Anoka County
Pet Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Pet Lake around March 28 — the fourth week of March. Earliest ever: March 13 (2016). Latest: April 27 (2018).
March 28Usually around
March 13Earliest ever (2016)
April 27Latest ever (2018)
10Years of record (2011–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
10 years on the books, 2011–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | March 28 |
| 2020 | April 1 |
| 2019 | April 9 |
| 2018 | April 27 |
| 2017 | March 21 |
| 2016 | March 13 |
| 2015 | March 25 |
| 2014 | April 20 |
| 2012 | March 18 |
| 2011 | April 10 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.