Minnesota · Itasca County
Arrowhead Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Arrowhead Lake around April 23 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 19 (1988). Latest: May 6 (1996).
April 23Usually around
April 19Earliest ever (1988)
May 6Latest ever (1996)
6Years of record (1983–1996)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 1983–1996. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 1996 | May 6 |
| 1990 | April 23 |
| 1989 | April 28 |
| 1988 | April 19 |
| 1984 | April 20 |
| 1983 | April 26 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.