Minnesota · Crow Wing County
West Fox Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of West Fox Lake around April 20 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 15 (2024). Latest: May 6 (2022).
April 20Usually around
March 15Earliest ever (2024)
May 6Latest ever (2022)
5Years of record (2017–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 2017–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 20 |
| 2024 | March 15 |
| 2023 | May 2 |
| 2022 | May 6 |
| 2017 | April 6 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.