Minnesota · Crow Wing County
Stark Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Stark Lake around April 12 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 14 (2024). Latest: May 2 (2022).
April 12Usually around
March 14Earliest ever (2024)
May 2Latest ever (2022)
15Years of record (2002–2025)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
15 years on the books, 2002–2025. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | April 12 |
| 2024 | March 14 |
| 2023 | May 1 |
| 2022 | May 2 |
| 2020 | April 9 |
| 2019 | April 21 |
| 2015 | April 6 |
| 2012 | March 24 |
| 2011 | April 18 |
| 2010 | March 31 |
| 2007 | April 10 |
| 2006 | April 10 |
| 2004 | April 15 |
| 2003 | April 13 |
| 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.