Minnesota · Otter Tail County
Star Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Star Lake around April 17 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 26 (2012). Latest: May 14 (2013).
April 17Usually around
March 26Earliest ever (2012)
May 14Latest ever (2013)
23Years of record (1994–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
23 years on the books, 1994–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 17 |
| 2016 | March 31 |
| 2015 | April 12 |
| 2013 | May 14 |
| 2012 | March 26 |
| 2011 | April 19 |
| 2010 | April 2 |
| 2009 | April 29 |
| 2008 | May 5 |
| 2007 | April 21 |
| 2006 | April 12 |
| 2005 | April 16 |
| 2004 | April 17 |
| 2003 | April 14 |
| 2002 | April 17 |
| 2001 | April 23 |
| 2000 | April 3 |
| 1999 | April 10 |
| 1998 | April 5 |
| 1997 | April 27 |
| 1996 | May 5 |
| 1995 | April 10 |
| 1994 | 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.