Minnesota · Aitkin County · DOW 01-0137-00
Round Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Round Lake around April 17 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 24 (2012). Latest: May 13 (2013).
April 17Usually around
March 24Earliest ever (2012)
May 13Latest ever (2013)
16Years of record (2002–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
16 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 20 |
| 2020 | April 18 |
| 2019 | April 24 |
| 2018 | May 3 |
| 2017 | April 6 |
| 2016 | April 1 |
| 2015 | April 7 |
| 2013 | May 13 |
| 2012 | March 24 |
| 2011 | April 24 |
| 2008 | May 1 |
| 2007 | April 19 |
| 2005 | April 12 |
| 2004 | April 17 |
| 2003 | April 14 |
| 2002 | April 17 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.