Minnesota · Itasca County
Little Dead Horse Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Little Dead Horse Lake around April 17 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 23 (2012). Latest: April 30 (2008).
April 17Usually around
March 23Earliest ever (2012)
April 30Latest ever (2008)
10Years of record (2002–2015)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
10 years on the books, 2002–2015. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2015 | April 12 |
| 2012 | March 23 |
| 2011 | April 23 |
| 2010 | March 31 |
| 2008 | April 30 |
| 2007 | April 20 |
| 2005 | April 12 |
| 2004 | April 18 |
| 2003 | April 21 |
| 2002 | April 17 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.