Minnesota · Crow Wing County · DOW 18-0001-00
Whitefish Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Whitefish Lake around April 14 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 22 (2012). Latest: May 10 (2013).
April 14Usually around
March 22Earliest ever (2012)
May 10Latest ever (2013)
14Years of record (2002–2021)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
14 years on the books, 2002–2021. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2021 | March 30 |
| 2020 | April 12 |
| 2019 | April 20 |
| 2018 | May 3 |
| 2017 | April 3 |
| 2015 | March 27 |
| 2014 | April 28 |
| 2013 | May 10 |
| 2012 | March 22 |
| 2011 | April 19 |
| 2008 | April 24 |
| 2004 | April 13 |
| 2003 | April 14 |
| 2002 | April 23 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.