Minnesota · Le Sueur County
Swede's Bay Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Swede's Bay Lake around April 1 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 7 (2017). Latest: April 18 (2002).
April 1Usually around
March 7Earliest ever (2017)
April 18Latest ever (2002)
6Years of record (2002–2025)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2002–2025. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | March 23 |
| 2022 | April 5 |
| 2017 | March 7 |
| 2008 | April 16 |
| 2003 | April 1 |
| 2002 | April 18 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.