Minnesota · Otter Tail County
Deer Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Deer Lake around April 18 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 15 (2024). Latest: April 30 (2023).
April 18Usually around
March 15Earliest ever (2024)
April 30Latest ever (2023)
8Years of record (2008–2024)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
8 years on the books, 2008–2024. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | March 15 |
| 2023 | April 30 |
| 2021 | March 29 |
| 2020 | April 18 |
| 2019 | April 21 |
| 2018 | April 29 |
| 2017 | March 30 |
| 2008 | April 24 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.