Minnesota · Otter Tail County
Horsehead Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Horsehead Lake around April 12 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 28 (1981). Latest: April 25 (1996).
April 12Usually around
March 28Earliest ever (1981)
April 25Latest ever (1996)
18Years of record (1981–2006)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
18 years on the books, 1981–2006. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2006 | April 7 |
| 2005 | April 8 |
| 1996 | April 25 |
| 1995 | April 12 |
| 1994 | April 15 |
| 1993 | April 17 |
| 1992 | April 4 |
| 1991 | April 6 |
| 1990 | April 14 |
| 1989 | April 20 |
| 1988 | April 13 |
| 1987 | April 4 |
| 1986 | April 11 |
| 1985 | April 15 |
| 1984 | April 9 |
| 1983 | April 13 |
| 1982 | April 23 |
| 1981 | March 28 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.