The ice on Clear Lake was declared officially “out” on Monday, April 14, according to Bob Powell, of the City of Clear Lake’s Water Department.  Powell makes the determination each year when it becomes possible to reach any shore on the lake.  Monday’s date was later than average for the ice to disappear, but was not a record late date.  In 1951, the ice lake wasn’t declared “out” until April 25.  (Right) The open water has been a welcome sight for fishermen, who have been shoulder to shoulder on the Grade in Ventura.