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Little Chippewa Lake Ice-Out Dates

The ice usually goes out of Little Chippewa Lake around April 8 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 16 (2016). Latest: April 14 (2002).

Little Chippewa Lake ice-out dates, 2002–2026MarApr2002: April 142003: April 122004: April 22005: April 92016: March 16Usually Apr 82026: April 82026
April 8Usually around
March 16Earliest ever (2016)
April 14Latest ever (2002)
6Years of record (2002–2026)

The 2027 season

Tracking resumes when the ice forms.

Every recorded ice-out

6 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.

YearIce-out date
2026April 8
2016March 16
2005April 9
2004April 2
2003April 12
2002April 14

Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.

Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.

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