Minnesota · Itasca County
Smith Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Smith Lake around April 24 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: March 25 (2012). Latest: May 11 (2013).
April 24Usually around
March 25Earliest ever (2012)
May 11Latest ever (2013)
12Years of record (2008–2020)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
12 years on the books, 2008–2020. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2020 | April 25 |
| 2019 | April 26 |
| 2018 | May 3 |
| 2017 | April 9 |
| 2016 | April 16 |
| 2015 | April 13 |
| 2014 | May 4 |
| 2013 | May 11 |
| 2012 | March 25 |
| 2011 | April 24 |
| 2010 | April 1 |
| 2008 | May 2 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.