Minnesota · Itasca County
McDonald Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of McDonald Lake around April 13 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 23 (2012). Latest: April 29 (2008).
April 13Usually around
March 23Earliest ever (2012)
April 29Latest ever (2008)
5Years of record (2006–2012)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 2006–2012. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2012 | March 23 |
| 2011 | April 21 |
| 2010 | March 31 |
| 2008 | April 29 |
| 2006 | April 13 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.