Minnesota · Becker County
Boot Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Boot Lake around April 20 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 6 (2017). Latest: May 8 (2022).
April 20Usually around
April 6Earliest ever (2017)
May 8Latest ever (2022)
14Years of record (2002–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
14 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 20 |
| 2023 | May 4 |
| 2022 | May 8 |
| 2020 | April 26 |
| 2019 | April 25 |
| 2018 | May 2 |
| 2017 | April 6 |
| 2015 | April 15 |
| 2014 | April 28 |
| 2008 | May 6 |
| 2005 | April 12 |
| 2004 | April 19 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2002 | April 20 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.