Minnesota · Hubbard County
Emma Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Emma Lake around April 8 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 17 (2024). Latest: May 8 (2022).
April 8Usually around
March 17Earliest ever (2024)
May 8Latest ever (2022)
6Years of record (2015–2024)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2015–2024. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | March 17 |
| 2022 | May 8 |
| 2021 | April 4 |
| 2020 | April 22 |
| 2016 | April 8 |
| 2015 | April 13 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.