Minnesota · Becker County
Elbow Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Elbow Lake around April 16 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 26 (2012). Latest: April 26 (1995).
April 16Usually around
March 26Earliest ever (2012)
April 26Latest ever (1995)
18Years of record (1995–2025)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
18 years on the books, 1995–2025. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | April 18 |
| 2024 | April 7 |
| 2021 | April 6 |
| 2020 | April 26 |
| 2016 | April 12 |
| 2015 | April 15 |
| 2012 | March 26 |
| 2010 | April 1 |
| 2009 | April 22 |
| 2008 | April 22 |
| 2007 | April 23 |
| 2006 | April 9 |
| 2005 | April 16 |
| 2004 | April 23 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2002 | April 17 |
| 2001 | April 17 |
| 1995 | April 26 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.