Minnesota · Rice County
Lower Sakatah Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Lower Sakatah Lake around March 28 — the fourth week of March. Earliest ever: March 20 (2015). Latest: April 18 (2013).
March 28Usually around
March 20Earliest ever (2015)
April 18Latest ever (2013)
6Years of record (2006–2020)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2006–2020. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2020 | March 28 |
| 2019 | March 26 |
| 2015 | March 20 |
| 2014 | April 10 |
| 2013 | April 18 |
| 2006 | March 30 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.