Minnesota · Itasca County
Hartley Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Hartley Lake around April 23 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 13 (2005). Latest: May 4 (2018).
April 23Usually around
April 13Earliest ever (2005)
May 4Latest ever (2018)
11Years of record (2002–2020)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
11 years on the books, 2002–2020. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2020 | April 23 |
| 2019 | April 25 |
| 2018 | May 4 |
| 2015 | April 15 |
| 2008 | May 3 |
| 2007 | April 24 |
| 2006 | April 14 |
| 2005 | April 13 |
| 2004 | April 21 |
| 2003 | April 25 |
| 2002 | April 22 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.