Minnesota · Crow Wing County
South Long Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of South Long Lake around April 15 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 21 (2012). Latest: May 11 (2013).
April 15Usually around
March 21Earliest ever (2012)
May 11Latest ever (2013)
12Years of record (2002–2014)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
12 years on the books, 2002–2014. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2014 | April 8 |
| 2013 | May 11 |
| 2012 | March 21 |
| 2011 | April 21 |
| 2009 | April 19 |
| 2008 | April 30 |
| 2007 | April 20 |
| 2006 | April 6 |
| 2005 | April 9 |
| 2004 | April 13 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2002 | April 16 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.