Minnesota · Cass County
Bowen Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Bowen Lake around April 15 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 17 (2024). Latest: May 1 (2018).
April 15Usually around
March 17Earliest ever (2024)
May 1Latest ever (2018)
8Years of record (2016–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
8 years on the books, 2016–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 17 |
| 2025 | April 15 |
| 2024 | March 17 |
| 2023 | April 30 |
| 2021 | April 6 |
| 2019 | April 24 |
| 2018 | May 1 |
| 2016 | March 30 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.