Minnesota · Polk County
Sarah Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Sarah Lake around April 14 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 21 (2012). Latest: May 6 (1996).
April 14Usually around
March 21Earliest ever (2012)
May 6Latest ever (1996)
12Years of record (1996–2012)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
12 years on the books, 1996–2012. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2012 | March 21 |
| 2008 | April 29 |
| 2007 | April 23 |
| 2006 | April 12 |
| 2005 | April 11 |
| 2004 | April 16 |
| 2003 | April 14 |
| 2002 | April 16 |
| 2001 | April 26 |
| 2000 | April 4 |
| 1998 | April 6 |
| 1996 | May 6 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.