Minnesota · Otter Tail County
Eagle Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Eagle Lake around April 20 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 30 (2016). Latest: May 3 (2008).
April 20Usually around
March 30Earliest ever (2016)
May 3Latest ever (2008)
15Years of record (2001–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
15 years on the books, 2001–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | May 1 |
| 2022 | May 3 |
| 2020 | April 23 |
| 2019 | April 25 |
| 2018 | May 2 |
| 2017 | April 4 |
| 2016 | March 30 |
| 2015 | April 12 |
| 2008 | May 3 |
| 2007 | April 20 |
| 2005 | April 10 |
| 2004 | April 12 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2002 | April 15 |
| 2001 | April 27 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.