Minnesota · Stearns County
Lower Spunk Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Lower Spunk Lake around April 9 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: April 1 (2026). Latest: May 2 (2018).
April 9Usually around
April 1Earliest ever (2026)
May 2Latest ever (2018)
10Years of record (2002–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
10 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 1 |
| 2022 | April 17 |
| 2018 | May 2 |
| 2015 | April 9 |
| 2008 | April 23 |
| 2007 | April 6 |
| 2005 | April 6 |
| 2004 | April 3 |
| 2003 | April 10 |
| 2002 | April 15 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.