Minnesota · Itasca County
Suomi Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Suomi Lake around April 11 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 23 (2012). Latest: April 28 (2008).
April 11Usually around
March 23Earliest ever (2012)
April 28Latest ever (2008)
6Years of record (2004–2012)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2004–2012. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2012 | March 23 |
| 2011 | April 15 |
| 2010 | March 30 |
| 2008 | April 28 |
| 2006 | April 11 |
| 2004 | April 18 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.