Minnesota · Otter Tail County
East Leaf Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of East Leaf Lake around April 15 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 9 (2005). Latest: May 1 (2008).
April 15Usually around
April 9Earliest ever (2005)
May 1Latest ever (2008)
5Years of record (2002–2008)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 2002–2008. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2008 | May 1 |
| 2007 | April 20 |
| 2005 | April 9 |
| 2004 | April 13 |
| 2002 | April 15 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.