Minnesota · St. Louis County
Echo Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Echo Lake around April 18 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 23 (2012). Latest: May 11 (2013).
April 18Usually around
March 23Earliest ever (2012)
May 11Latest ever (2013)
6Years of record (2011–2016)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2011–2016. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2016 | April 18 |
| 2015 | April 14 |
| 2014 | May 6 |
| 2013 | May 11 |
| 2012 | March 23 |
| 2011 | 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.