Minnesota · Kandiyohi County
Elizabeth Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Elizabeth Lake around April 5 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 8 (2017). Latest: April 29 (2013).
April 5Usually around
March 8Earliest ever (2017)
April 29Latest ever (2013)
7Years of record (2005–2017)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
7 years on the books, 2005–2017. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2017 | March 8 |
| 2015 | April 2 |
| 2014 | April 21 |
| 2013 | April 29 |
| 2012 | March 18 |
| 2009 | April 9 |
| 2005 | April 5 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.