Minnesota · Sherburne County · DOW 71-0055-00
Elk Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Elk Lake around April 4 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 30 (2026). Latest: April 21 (2008).
April 4Usually around
March 30Earliest ever (2026)
April 21Latest ever (2008)
9Years of record (2002–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
9 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | March 30 |
| 2022 | April 12 |
| 2015 | April 2 |
| 2008 | April 21 |
| 2006 | April 5 |
| 2005 | April 4 |
| 2004 | April 3 |
| 2003 | April 4 |
| 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.