Minnesota · Hubbard County · DOW 29-0254-00
Island Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Island Lake around April 13 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 28 (2012). Latest: May 21 (2013).
April 13Usually around
March 28Earliest ever (2012)
May 21Latest ever (2013)
12Years of record (1983–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
12 years on the books, 1983–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | May 3 |
| 2016 | April 5 |
| 2014 | May 7 |
| 2013 | May 21 |
| 2012 | March 28 |
| 2011 | April 28 |
| 2010 | April 2 |
| 2006 | April 12 |
| 2005 | April 13 |
| 1999 | April 24 |
| 1998 | April 13 |
| 1983 | 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.