Minnesota · Otter Tail County
Middle Leaf Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Middle Leaf Lake around April 14 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: April 7 (2004). Latest: April 23 (2008).
April 14Usually around
April 7Earliest ever (2004)
April 23Latest ever (2008)
6Years of record (2003–2014)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2003–2014. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2014 | April 23 |
| 2008 | April 23 |
| 2007 | April 14 |
| 2005 | April 9 |
| 2004 | April 7 |
| 2003 | April 14 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.