Minnesota · Itasca County
Spider Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Spider Lake around April 20 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 12 (1998). Latest: May 9 (1996).
April 20Usually around
April 12Earliest ever (1998)
May 9Latest ever (1996)
10Years of record (1996–2008)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
10 years on the books, 1996–2008. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2008 | May 2 |
| 2007 | April 21 |
| 2006 | April 14 |
| 2005 | April 15 |
| 2004 | April 20 |
| 2003 | April 30 |
| 1999 | April 16 |
| 1998 | April 12 |
| 1997 | April 28 |
| 1996 | May 9 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.