Minnesota · Itasca County
Turtle Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Turtle Lake around April 25 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 10 (2017). Latest: May 10 (2014).
April 25Usually around
April 10Earliest ever (2017)
May 10Latest ever (2014)
13Years of record (2002–2019)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
13 years on the books, 2002–2019. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2019 | May 3 |
| 2018 | May 6 |
| 2017 | April 10 |
| 2016 | April 19 |
| 2015 | April 16 |
| 2014 | May 10 |
| 2008 | May 7 |
| 2007 | April 25 |
| 2006 | April 11 |
| 2005 | April 17 |
| 2004 | April 22 |
| 2003 | April 27 |
| 2002 | April 25 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.