Minnesota · St. Louis County
Bear Island Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Bear Island Lake around April 27 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 12 (2017). Latest: May 15 (2013).
April 27Usually around
April 12Earliest ever (2017)
May 15Latest ever (2013)
6Years of record (2011–2022)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2011–2022. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | May 9 |
| 2020 | April 27 |
| 2019 | April 27 |
| 2017 | April 12 |
| 2013 | May 15 |
| 2011 | April 29 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.