Minnesota · Lake County
Dumbbell Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Dumbbell Lake around May 4 — the first week of May. Earliest ever: April 23 (1998). Latest: May 6 (2002).
May 4Usually around
April 23Earliest ever (1998)
May 6Latest ever (2002)
5Years of record (1998–2020)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 1998–2020. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2020 | May 4 |
| 2004 | May 5 |
| 2002 | May 6 |
| 2000 | April 26 |
| 1998 | April 23 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.