Minnesota · St. Louis County
Caribou Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Caribou Lake around April 23 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 11 (2005). Latest: May 3 (2008).
April 23Usually around
April 11Earliest ever (2005)
May 3Latest ever (2008)
6Years of record (2003–2020)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2003–2020. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2020 | April 25 |
| 2008 | May 3 |
| 2007 | April 23 |
| 2005 | April 11 |
| 2004 | April 22 |
| 2003 | 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.