Minnesota · Lincoln County
Benton Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Benton Lake around April 7 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 27 (2004). Latest: May 2 (2018).
April 7Usually around
March 27Earliest ever (2004)
May 2Latest ever (2018)
5Years of record (2003–2022)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 2003–2022. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | April 7 |
| 2018 | May 2 |
| 2014 | April 13 |
| 2004 | March 27 |
| 2003 | 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.