Minnesota · Douglas County
Carlos Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Carlos Lake around April 14 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 12 (2024). Latest: May 13 (2013).
April 14Usually around
March 12Earliest ever (2024)
May 13Latest ever (2013)
16Years of record (1991–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
16 years on the books, 1991–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 14 |
| 2024 | March 12 |
| 2023 | May 4 |
| 2022 | May 2 |
| 2017 | April 4 |
| 2016 | April 1 |
| 2015 | April 12 |
| 2014 | April 27 |
| 2013 | May 13 |
| 2012 | March 24 |
| 2011 | April 24 |
| 2010 | April 2 |
| 2009 | April 23 |
| 2008 | April 30 |
| 2003 | April 14 |
| 1991 | April 19 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.