Minnesota · Aitkin County
Hill Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Hill Lake around April 13 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 24 (2012). Latest: May 13 (2013).
April 13Usually around
March 24Earliest ever (2012)
May 13Latest ever (2013)
8Years of record (2002–2017)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
8 years on the books, 2002–2017. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2017 | April 7 |
| 2016 | April 13 |
| 2014 | May 4 |
| 2013 | May 13 |
| 2012 | March 24 |
| 2010 | April 2 |
| 2003 | April 24 |
| 2002 | April 19 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.