Minnesota · Douglas County
Ida Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Ida Lake around April 16 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 24 (2012). Latest: April 30 (2008).
April 16Usually around
March 24Earliest ever (2012)
April 30Latest ever (2008)
31Years of record (1986–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
31 years on the books, 1986–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | April 27 |
| 2022 | April 30 |
| 2021 | April 6 |
| 2020 | April 20 |
| 2019 | April 24 |
| 2017 | April 2 |
| 2012 | March 24 |
| 2010 | April 2 |
| 2008 | April 30 |
| 2007 | April 18 |
| 2006 | April 10 |
| 2005 | April 11 |
| 2004 | April 7 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2002 | April 15 |
| 2001 | April 26 |
| 2000 | March 26 |
| 1999 | April 9 |
| 1998 | April 5 |
| 1997 | April 26 |
| 1996 | April 18 |
| 1995 | April 18 |
| 1994 | April 16 |
| 1993 | April 21 |
| 1992 | April 12 |
| 1991 | April 18 |
| 1990 | April 16 |
| 1989 | April 23 |
| 1988 | April 16 |
| 1987 | April 8 |
| 1986 | April 12 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.