Minnesota · Itasca County
Pickerel Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Pickerel Lake around April 17 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 9 (2017). Latest: May 14 (2022).
April 17Usually around
April 9Earliest ever (2017)
May 14Latest ever (2022)
8Years of record (2003–2022)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
8 years on the books, 2003–2022. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | May 14 |
| 2017 | April 9 |
| 2015 | April 13 |
| 2008 | May 1 |
| 2007 | April 23 |
| 2005 | April 14 |
| 2004 | April 17 |
| 2003 | April 23 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.