Minnesota · Itasca County
Maki Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Maki Lake around April 12 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 24 (2012). Latest: May 1 (2008).
April 12Usually around
March 24Earliest ever (2012)
May 1Latest ever (2008)
10Years of record (2000–2015)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
10 years on the books, 2000–2015. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2015 | April 11 |
| 2012 | March 24 |
| 2011 | April 18 |
| 2010 | March 31 |
| 2008 | May 1 |
| 2006 | April 12 |
| 2004 | April 18 |
| 2002 | April 17 |
| 2001 | April 25 |
| 2000 | April 1 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.