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).

Carlos Lake ice-out dates, 1991–2026MarAprMay1991: April 192003: April 142008: April 302009: April 232010: April 22011: April 242012: March 242013: May 132014: April 272015: April 122016: April 12017: April 42022: May 22023: May 42024: March 12Usually Apr 142026: April 142026
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.

YearIce-out date
2026April 14
2024March 12
2023May 4
2022May 2
2017April 4
2016April 1
2015April 12
2014April 27
2013May 13
2012March 24
2011April 24
2010April 2
2009April 23
2008April 30
2003April 14
1991April 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.

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