Minnesota · Otter Tail County
South Lida Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of South Lida Lake around April 16 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 11 (2005). Latest: May 4 (2022).
April 16Usually around
April 11Earliest ever (2005)
May 4Latest ever (2022)
10Years of record (2002–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
10 years on the books, 2002–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | May 2 |
| 2022 | May 4 |
| 2020 | April 23 |
| 2015 | April 11 |
| 2008 | May 3 |
| 2007 | April 20 |
| 2005 | April 11 |
| 2004 | April 13 |
| 2003 | April 13 |
| 2002 | April 16 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.