Minnesota · Aitkin County
Nord Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Nord Lake around April 14 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: April 6 (2015). Latest: May 9 (2013).
April 14Usually around
April 6Earliest ever (2015)
May 9Latest ever (2013)
9Years of record (2002–2020)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
9 years on the books, 2002–2020. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2020 | April 11 |
| 2015 | April 6 |
| 2013 | May 9 |
| 2007 | April 18 |
| 2006 | April 9 |
| 2005 | April 10 |
| 2004 | April 14 |
| 2003 | April 14 |
| 2002 | April 15 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.