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Island Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Island Lake around April 18 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 1 (2012). Latest: May 5 (2022).
April 18Usually around
April 1Earliest ever (2012)
May 5Latest ever (2022)
20Years of record (2002–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
20 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 19 |
| 2022 | May 5 |
| 2021 | April 5 |
| 2020 | April 19 |
| 2019 | April 24 |
| 2018 | May 1 |
| 2017 | April 5 |
| 2016 | April 1 |
| 2015 | April 11 |
| 2014 | April 28 |
| 2013 | April 23 |
| 2012 | April 1 |
| 2011 | April 24 |
| 2010 | April 2 |
| 2008 | April 30 |
| 2007 | April 21 |
| 2005 | April 10 |
| 2004 | April 17 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2002 | April 18 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.