Minnesota · Becker County
Island Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Island Lake around April 18 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 24 (2012). Latest: May 8 (1996).
April 18Usually around
March 24Earliest ever (2012)
May 8Latest ever (1996)
21Years of record (1990–2022)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
21 years on the books, 1990–2022. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | May 8 |
| 2012 | March 24 |
| 2008 | May 8 |
| 2007 | April 25 |
| 2006 | April 13 |
| 2005 | April 14 |
| 2004 | April 19 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2002 | April 18 |
| 2001 | April 27 |
| 2000 | April 12 |
| 1999 | April 15 |
| 1998 | April 11 |
| 1997 | April 28 |
| 1996 | May 8 |
| 1995 | April 27 |
| 1994 | April 18 |
| 1993 | April 2 |
| 1992 | April 11 |
| 1991 | April 20 |
| 1990 | April 24 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.