Minnesota · Carlton County
Hay Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Hay Lake around April 10 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: April 5 (1998). Latest: May 6 (2014).
April 10Usually around
April 5Earliest ever (1998)
May 6Latest ever (2014)
7Years of record (1998–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
7 years on the books, 1998–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | May 1 |
| 2022 | May 3 |
| 2017 | April 6 |
| 2016 | April 8 |
| 2014 | May 6 |
| 1999 | April 10 |
| 1998 | 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.