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Ice-Out Ice-On Dates

2025 ice out April 12

2024 ice on December 3

2024 ice out March 14

2023 ice on December 1

2023 ice out May 3

2022 ice on December 1

2021 ice on December 7

2022 ice out May 3

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Definition of Lake Ice Out
The definition of lake ice out can vary from lake to lake. For the citizen observers reporting data, ice out occurs when the lake is completely free of ice. Or, it may be when it is possible to navigate from point A to point B. Ice out may also be when a lake is 90 percent free of ice. Observers use consistent criteria from year to year when reporting lake ice out dates.

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Lake Clarity / Lake Level

The OHWL (Ordinary High Water Level) is 1255.50 feet above sea level.

                 
As of October 27, 2024

 

  • 14 feet water clarity

  • Water level 1,254.3 feet.  This is
    about 1.2 feet lower from May's reading, which is typical.
     

  In August-September the lake level will   usually go down and algae bloom may     appear.

  

  Click for algae bloom information.

  Click for MN PCA Facts.

CITIZEN LAKE MONITORING PROGRAM

The CLMP is a cooperative program combining the technical resources of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the volunteer efforts of citizens statewide who collect water-quality data on their lakes.  CLMP volunteers collect water transparency data using an 8-inch, circular, all-white metal plate attached to a calibrated rope. This tool is called a Secchi disk.

 

Russ Hoppe is our volunteer for collecting water-quality data.

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