Minnesota · Pope County
Marlu Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Marlu Lake around April 9 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 14 (2024). Latest: May 1 (2018).
April 9Usually around
March 14Earliest ever (2024)
May 1Latest ever (2018)
15Years of record (2002–2025)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
15 years on the books, 2002–2025. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | April 7 |
| 2024 | March 14 |
| 2023 | April 28 |
| 2022 | April 23 |
| 2021 | March 30 |
| 2020 | April 9 |
| 2019 | April 21 |
| 2018 | May 1 |
| 2017 | April 4 |
| 2016 | March 16 |
| 2008 | April 24 |
| 2005 | April 8 |
| 2004 | April 3 |
| 2003 | April 13 |
| 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.