Minnesota · Itasca County
Bear Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Bear Lake around April 15 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 24 (2012). Latest: May 10 (2013).
April 15Usually around
March 24Earliest ever (2012)
May 10Latest ever (2013)
9Years of record (2011–2024)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
9 years on the books, 2011–2024. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | April 6 |
| 2023 | May 5 |
| 2022 | May 7 |
| 2016 | April 15 |
| 2015 | April 5 |
| 2014 | April 30 |
| 2013 | May 10 |
| 2012 | March 24 |
| 2011 | April 15 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.