2026 FOLW Ice-Out Contest
Lake Winnecook Ice Out - April 4, 2026
Lake Winnecook officially reached ice-out on Saturday, April 4, 2026, marking the long-awaited transition to open water and the start of the spring season.
Congratulations to Bill Keikes, winner of the 2026 Ice-Out Contest, for submitting the correct date!
Thank you to all who participated, and we look forward to another great season on the lake.
Past Ice-Out dates
2025 - April 4th
2024 - March 11th
2023 - April 14th
2022 - April 5th
2021 - April 2nd
2020 - April 1st
2019 - April 15th
2018 - April 24th
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
This year’s winner will have a choice of one of these locally handmade crafts.
