Minnesota · Carlton County
Bear Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Bear Lake around April 18 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 24 (2012). Latest: May 4 (2014).
April 18Usually around
March 24Earliest ever (2012)
May 4Latest ever (2014)
9Years of record (2004–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
9 years on the books, 2004–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | May 1 |
| 2019 | April 23 |
| 2017 | April 4 |
| 2016 | April 13 |
| 2014 | May 4 |
| 2012 | March 24 |
| 2011 | April 28 |
| 2009 | April 11 |
| 2004 | April 18 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.