Minnesota · Sibley County
High Island Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of High Island Lake around April 3 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 12 (2016). Latest: April 30 (2018).
April 3Usually around
March 12Earliest ever (2016)
April 30Latest ever (2018)
16Years of record (1984–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
16 years on the books, 1984–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | April 13 |
| 2021 | March 21 |
| 2020 | March 31 |
| 2019 | April 7 |
| 2018 | April 30 |
| 2017 | March 21 |
| 2016 | March 12 |
| 2015 | March 19 |
| 2014 | April 16 |
| 2013 | April 26 |
| 2012 | March 17 |
| 2011 | April 10 |
| 2010 | March 30 |
| 2008 | April 15 |
| 2006 | April 3 |
| 1984 | April 12 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.