Minnesota · Cass County
Vermillion Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Vermillion Lake around April 29 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 13 (1998). Latest: May 16 (1996).
April 29Usually around
April 13Earliest ever (1998)
May 16Latest ever (1996)
7Years of record (1993–1999)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
7 years on the books, 1993–1999. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 1999 | April 27 |
| 1998 | April 13 |
| 1997 | April 30 |
| 1996 | May 16 |
| 1995 | May 3 |
| 1994 | April 29 |
| 1993 | April 29 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.