Minnesota · Carlton County
Park Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Park Lake around April 20 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 16 (2024). Latest: May 12 (2005).
April 20Usually around
March 16Earliest ever (2024)
May 12Latest ever (2005)
18Years of record (2002–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
18 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 22 |
| 2025 | April 20 |
| 2024 | March 16 |
| 2023 | May 5 |
| 2021 | April 6 |
| 2020 | April 23 |
| 2019 | April 25 |
| 2018 | May 4 |
| 2017 | April 9 |
| 2016 | April 17 |
| 2015 | April 12 |
| 2009 | April 21 |
| 2008 | May 1 |
| 2007 | April 11 |
| 2005 | May 12 |
| 2004 | April 20 |
| 2003 | April 22 |
| 2002 | April 18 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.