Minnesota · St. Louis County
Bassett Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Bassett Lake around April 27 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 15 (2005). Latest: May 9 (2022).
April 27Usually around
April 15Earliest ever (2005)
May 9Latest ever (2022)
11Years of record (2002–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
11 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 24 |
| 2025 | April 23 |
| 2023 | May 8 |
| 2022 | May 9 |
| 2015 | May 5 |
| 2008 | May 6 |
| 2007 | April 25 |
| 2005 | April 15 |
| 2004 | May 5 |
| 2003 | April 27 |
| 2002 | April 22 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.