Minnesota · Aitkin County

Ripple Lake Ice-Out Dates

The ice usually goes out of Ripple Lake around April 10 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 29 (2016). Latest: May 10 (2013).

Ripple Lake ice-out dates, 2007–2022MarAprMay2007: April 192008: April 32013: May 102015: April 102016: March 292017: April 32018: May 3Usually Apr 102022: May 12022
April 10Usually around
March 29Earliest ever (2016)
May 10Latest ever (2013)
8Years of record (2007–2022)

The 2027 season

Tracking resumes when the ice forms.

Every recorded ice-out

8 years on the books, 2007–2022. Newest first.

YearIce-out date
2022May 1
2018May 3
2017April 3
2016March 29
2015April 10
2013May 10
2008April 3
2007April 19

Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.

Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.

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