Minnesota · Nobles County
Okabena Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Okabena Lake around March 26 — the fourth week of March. Earliest ever: March 10 (1981). Latest: April 18 (1979).
March 26Usually around
March 10Earliest ever (1981)
April 18Latest ever (1979)
21Years of record (1975–2012)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
21 years on the books, 1975–2012. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2012 | March 14 |
| 2007 | March 26 |
| 1996 | April 4 |
| 1995 | March 21 |
| 1992 | March 28 |
| 1991 | March 27 |
| 1990 | March 14 |
| 1988 | March 26 |
| 1987 | March 10 |
| 1986 | March 31 |
| 1985 | March 16 |
| 1984 | March 14 |
| 1983 | March 11 |
| 1982 | March 29 |
| 1981 | March 10 |
| 1980 | April 6 |
| 1979 | April 18 |
| 1978 | April 1 |
| 1977 | March 26 |
| 1976 | March 19 |
| 1975 | 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.