Minnesota · Wright County

Moose Lake Ice-Out Dates

The ice usually goes out of Moose Lake around April 7 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 16 (2016). Latest: May 1 (2018).

Moose Lake ice-out dates, 2012–2026MarAprMay2012: March 202014: April 212015: April 62016: March 162018: May 12019: April 202020: April 72022: April 14Usually Apr 72026: April 12026
April 7Usually around
March 16Earliest ever (2016)
May 1Latest ever (2018)
9Years of record (2012–2026)

The 2027 season

Tracking resumes when the ice forms.

Every recorded ice-out

9 years on the books, 2012–2026. Newest first.

YearIce-out date
2026April 1
2022April 14
2020April 7
2019April 20
2018May 1
2016March 16
2015April 6
2014April 21
2012March 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.

All Minnesota lakes →