Minnesota · Becker County
Melissa Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Melissa Lake around April 16 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 12 (2015). Latest: May 11 (2013).
April 16Usually around
April 12Earliest ever (2015)
May 11Latest ever (2013)
5Years of record (1983–2015)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 1983–2015. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2015 | April 12 |
| 2013 | May 11 |
| 2002 | April 16 |
| 1991 | April 13 |
| 1983 | April 19 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.