Minnesota · Hennepin County
Schmidt Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Schmidt Lake around April 7 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 25 (2015). Latest: April 29 (2018).
April 7Usually around
March 25Earliest ever (2015)
April 29Latest ever (2018)
6Years of record (2002–2021)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2002–2021. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2021 | March 27 |
| 2019 | April 7 |
| 2018 | April 29 |
| 2015 | March 25 |
| 2003 | April 14 |
| 2002 | April 14 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.