Minnesota · Carlton County
Moose Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Moose Lake around April 20 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 6 (1998). Latest: May 5 (2022).
April 20Usually around
April 6Earliest ever (1998)
May 5Latest ever (2022)
12Years of record (1992–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
12 years on the books, 1992–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 22 |
| 2025 | April 14 |
| 2023 | May 2 |
| 2022 | May 5 |
| 2020 | April 17 |
| 1999 | April 9 |
| 1998 | April 6 |
| 1997 | April 25 |
| 1996 | April 28 |
| 1995 | April 20 |
| 1993 | April 20 |
| 1992 | April 20 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.