Minnesota · Otter Tail County
Stuart Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Stuart Lake around April 10 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 19 (2012). Latest: May 11 (2013).
April 10Usually around
March 19Earliest ever (2012)
May 11Latest ever (2013)
9Years of record (2009–2024)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
9 years on the books, 2009–2024. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | April 5 |
| 2016 | March 28 |
| 2015 | April 10 |
| 2014 | April 25 |
| 2013 | May 11 |
| 2012 | March 19 |
| 2011 | April 17 |
| 2010 | April 2 |
| 2009 | April 23 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.