Minnesota · Beltrami County
Dark Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Dark Lake around April 19 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 13 (2006). Latest: May 7 (2008).
April 19Usually around
April 13Earliest ever (2006)
May 7Latest ever (2008)
8Years of record (2003–2019)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
8 years on the books, 2003–2019. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2019 | April 26 |
| 2015 | April 15 |
| 2008 | May 7 |
| 2007 | April 24 |
| 2006 | April 13 |
| 2005 | April 14 |
| 2004 | April 22 |
| 2003 | 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.