Minnesota · Freeborn County
Bear Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Bear Lake around March 29 — the fourth week of March. Earliest ever: March 12 (2016). Latest: April 28 (2018).
March 29Usually around
March 12Earliest ever (2016)
April 28Latest ever (2018)
7Years of record (2007–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
7 years on the books, 2007–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | April 8 |
| 2020 | March 29 |
| 2018 | April 28 |
| 2016 | March 12 |
| 2015 | March 20 |
| 2008 | April 22 |
| 2007 | March 28 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.