Minnesota · Washington County
Plaisted Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Plaisted Lake around April 1 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 19 (2012). Latest: April 29 (2013).
April 1Usually around
March 19Earliest ever (2012)
April 29Latest ever (2013)
6Years of record (2011–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2011–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | April 20 |
| 2021 | March 24 |
| 2020 | April 1 |
| 2013 | April 29 |
| 2012 | March 19 |
| 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.