Minnesota · Itasca County
Bluewater Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Bluewater Lake around April 23 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 15 (2015). Latest: May 7 (2022).
April 23Usually around
April 15Earliest ever (2015)
May 7Latest ever (2022)
8Years of record (2002–2022)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
8 years on the books, 2002–2022. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | May 7 |
| 2015 | April 15 |
| 2008 | May 6 |
| 2007 | April 25 |
| 2005 | April 17 |
| 2004 | April 22 |
| 2003 | April 24 |
| 2002 | April 23 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.