Minnesota · Carlton County
Tamarack Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Tamarack Lake around April 12 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 20 (2012). Latest: May 10 (2013).
April 12Usually around
March 20Earliest ever (2012)
May 10Latest ever (2013)
14Years of record (2002–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
14 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 16 |
| 2019 | April 20 |
| 2017 | April 4 |
| 2016 | April 12 |
| 2015 | April 8 |
| 2014 | April 28 |
| 2013 | May 10 |
| 2012 | March 20 |
| 2007 | April 10 |
| 2006 | April 10 |
| 2005 | April 11 |
| 2004 | April 18 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2002 | April 16 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.