Minnesota · Crow Wing County
Island Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Island Lake around April 17 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 12 (2015). Latest: May 1 (2018).
April 17Usually around
April 12Earliest ever (2015)
May 1Latest ever (2018)
6Years of record (2002–2018)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2002–2018. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2018 | May 1 |
| 2015 | April 12 |
| 2008 | April 30 |
| 2007 | April 17 |
| 2004 | April 17 |
| 2002 | April 17 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.