Minnesota · Crow Wing County
Platte Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Platte Lake around April 9 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 12 (2024). Latest: May 8 (2013).
April 9Usually around
March 12Earliest ever (2024)
May 8Latest ever (2013)
18Years of record (2000–2024)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
18 years on the books, 2000–2024. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | March 12 |
| 2023 | April 29 |
| 2022 | April 24 |
| 2021 | March 29 |
| 2020 | April 9 |
| 2018 | May 3 |
| 2017 | April 1 |
| 2016 | March 23 |
| 2015 | April 3 |
| 2014 | April 27 |
| 2013 | May 8 |
| 2012 | March 19 |
| 2008 | April 24 |
| 2007 | April 18 |
| 2005 | April 9 |
| 2004 | April 7 |
| 2002 | April 16 |
| 2000 | March 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.