Minnesota · Itasca County
Pike Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Pike Lake around April 13 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 25 (2012). Latest: May 6 (2008).
April 13Usually around
March 25Earliest ever (2012)
May 6Latest ever (2008)
6Years of record (2004–2012)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2004–2012. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2012 | March 25 |
| 2011 | April 22 |
| 2010 | April 13 |
| 2008 | May 6 |
| 2006 | April 13 |
| 2004 | 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.