Minnesota · Itasca County
East Smith Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of East Smith Lake around April 19 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 28 (2000). Latest: May 2 (2008).
April 19Usually around
March 28Earliest ever (2000)
May 2Latest ever (2008)
12Years of record (1997–2008)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
12 years on the books, 1997–2008. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2008 | May 2 |
| 2007 | April 21 |
| 2006 | April 12 |
| 2005 | April 13 |
| 2004 | April 19 |
| 2003 | April 23 |
| 2002 | April 19 |
| 2001 | April 29 |
| 2000 | March 28 |
| 1999 | April 15 |
| 1998 | April 11 |
| 1997 | 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.