Minnesota · Crow Wing County
Velvet Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Velvet Lake around April 15 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 29 (2016). Latest: April 26 (2014).
April 15Usually around
March 29Earliest ever (2016)
April 26Latest ever (2014)
9Years of record (2002–2016)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
9 years on the books, 2002–2016. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2016 | March 29 |
| 2015 | April 10 |
| 2014 | April 26 |
| 2008 | April 24 |
| 2007 | April 19 |
| 2005 | April 10 |
| 2004 | April 15 |
| 2003 | April 14 |
| 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.