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).
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.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | May 1 |
| 2018 | May 3 |
| 2017 | April 3 |
| 2016 | March 29 |
| 2015 | April 10 |
| 2013 | May 10 |
| 2008 | April 3 |
| 2007 | April 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.