Minnesota · Grant County
Elk Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Elk Lake around April 8 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 17 (2016). Latest: April 24 (2008).
April 8Usually around
March 17Earliest ever (2016)
April 24Latest ever (2008)
8Years of record (2002–2016)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
8 years on the books, 2002–2016. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2016 | March 17 |
| 2015 | April 6 |
| 2008 | April 24 |
| 2007 | April 16 |
| 2005 | April 8 |
| 2004 | April 5 |
| 2003 | April 9 |
| 2002 | April 14 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.