Minnesota · Hennepin County
Saunders Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Saunders Lake around April 7 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 27 (2021). Latest: April 30 (2018).
April 7Usually around
March 27Earliest ever (2021)
April 30Latest ever (2018)
6Years of record (2018–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2018–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | April 15 |
| 2022 | April 8 |
| 2021 | March 27 |
| 2020 | March 31 |
| 2019 | April 7 |
| 2018 | April 30 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.