Minnesota · Cass County
Sylvan Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Sylvan Lake around April 21 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 25 (2012). Latest: May 11 (2013).
April 21Usually around
March 25Earliest ever (2012)
May 11Latest ever (2013)
6Years of record (1979–2013)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 1979–2013. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2013 | May 11 |
| 2012 | March 25 |
| 2010 | March 29 |
| 2009 | April 23 |
| 2007 | April 21 |
| 1979 | May 3 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.