Minnesota · Otter Tail County · DOW 56-0784-00
Long Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Long Lake around April 3 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 25 (2016). Latest: April 29 (2018).
April 3Usually around
March 25Earliest ever (2016)
April 29Latest ever (2018)
6Years of record (2016–2021)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2016–2021. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2021 | March 30 |
| 2020 | April 20 |
| 2019 | April 23 |
| 2018 | April 29 |
| 2017 | April 3 |
| 2016 | March 25 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.