Minnesota · Beltrami County
Red Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Red Lake around April 28 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 18 (1983). Latest: May 17 (1996).
April 28Usually around
April 18Earliest ever (1983)
May 17Latest ever (1996)
11Years of record (1983–1999)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
11 years on the books, 1983–1999. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 1999 | April 28 |
| 1997 | April 28 |
| 1996 | May 17 |
| 1995 | April 27 |
| 1993 | April 24 |
| 1992 | April 29 |
| 1991 | May 1 |
| 1990 | April 27 |
| 1989 | May 2 |
| 1988 | April 29 |
| 1983 | 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.