Minnesota · Stearns County
Sylvia Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Sylvia Lake around April 15 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 8 (2005). Latest: April 25 (2008).
April 15Usually around
April 8Earliest ever (2005)
April 25Latest ever (2008)
10Years of record (2002–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
10 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 8 |
| 2022 | April 23 |
| 2020 | April 10 |
| 2011 | April 15 |
| 2008 | April 25 |
| 2007 | April 16 |
| 2005 | April 8 |
| 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.