Minnesota · St. Louis County
Heikkilla Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Heikkilla Lake around April 18 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 5 (2021). Latest: May 7 (2014).
April 18Usually around
April 5Earliest ever (2021)
May 7Latest ever (2014)
6Years of record (2014–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2014–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | May 3 |
| 2021 | April 5 |
| 2020 | April 18 |
| 2019 | April 23 |
| 2017 | April 8 |
| 2014 | May 7 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.