Minnesota · Becker County
Pickerel Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Pickerel Lake around April 24 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: March 29 (2016). Latest: May 7 (2022).
April 24Usually around
March 29Earliest ever (2016)
May 7Latest ever (2022)
14Years of record (1995–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
14 years on the books, 1995–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 22 |
| 2023 | May 5 |
| 2022 | May 7 |
| 2020 | April 25 |
| 2019 | April 25 |
| 2018 | May 1 |
| 2016 | March 29 |
| 2015 | April 13 |
| 2014 | April 26 |
| 2006 | April 13 |
| 2003 | April 13 |
| 2002 | April 16 |
| 1996 | May 5 |
| 1995 | April 24 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.