Minnesota · Cook County
Trout Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Trout Lake around May 5 — the first week of May. Earliest ever: April 8 (2012). Latest: May 21 (2014).
May 5Usually around
April 8Earliest ever (2012)
May 21Latest ever (2014)
8Years of record (2010–2017)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
8 years on the books, 2010–2017. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2017 | April 26 |
| 2016 | May 5 |
| 2015 | May 6 |
| 2014 | May 21 |
| 2013 | May 20 |
| 2012 | April 8 |
| 2011 | May 13 |
| 2010 | 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.