Minnesota · Itasca County
Split Hand Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Split Hand Lake around April 20 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 20 (2024). Latest: May 11 (2013).
April 20Usually around
March 20Earliest ever (2024)
May 11Latest 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 23 |
| 2025 | April 14 |
| 2024 | March 20 |
| 2023 | May 5 |
| 2022 | May 6 |
| 2021 | March 30 |
| 2020 | April 20 |
| 2019 | April 25 |
| 2013 | May 11 |
| 2011 | April 24 |
| 2008 | April 30 |
| 2007 | April 20 |
| 2005 | April 8 |
| 2004 | April 18 |
| 2003 | April 16 |
| 2002 | April 13 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.