Minnesota · Itasca County
Long Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Long Lake around May 4 — the first week of May. Earliest ever: April 21 (2003). Latest: May 7 (2022).
May 4Usually around
April 21Earliest ever (2003)
May 7Latest ever (2022)
5Years of record (2003–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 2003–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | May 6 |
| 2022 | May 7 |
| 2008 | May 4 |
| 2007 | April 24 |
| 2003 | April 21 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.