Minnesota · Crow Wing County
Placid Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Placid Lake around April 21 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 7 (2007). Latest: May 1 (2022).
April 21Usually around
April 7Earliest ever (2007)
May 1Latest ever (2022)
7Years of record (2004–2025)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
7 years on the books, 2004–2025. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | April 8 |
| 2023 | April 30 |
| 2022 | May 1 |
| 2019 | April 21 |
| 2008 | April 29 |
| 2007 | April 7 |
| 2004 | April 16 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.