Minnesota · Douglas County
Gilbert Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Gilbert Lake around April 12 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 27 (1981). Latest: May 5 (1975).
April 12Usually around
March 27Earliest ever (1981)
May 5Latest ever (1975)
15Years of record (1975–2008)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
15 years on the books, 1975–2008. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2008 | April 24 |
| 2007 | April 2 |
| 2005 | April 8 |
| 2004 | April 4 |
| 2003 | April 9 |
| 1989 | April 21 |
| 1988 | April 8 |
| 1983 | April 12 |
| 1981 | March 27 |
| 1980 | April 19 |
| 1979 | May 1 |
| 1978 | April 18 |
| 1977 | April 11 |
| 1976 | April 12 |
| 1975 | May 5 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.