Minnesota · Otter Tail County
Pelican Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Pelican Lake around April 17 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 31 (2016). Latest: May 13 (2013).
April 17Usually around
March 31Earliest ever (2016)
May 13Latest ever (2013)
9Years of record (1991–2016)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
9 years on the books, 1991–2016. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2016 | March 31 |
| 2015 | April 11 |
| 2013 | May 13 |
| 2008 | May 4 |
| 2006 | April 12 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2002 | April 17 |
| 1997 | April 30 |
| 1991 | April 19 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.