Minnesota · Pine County
Island Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Island Lake around April 20 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 25 (2012). Latest: May 6 (2014).
April 20Usually around
March 25Earliest ever (2012)
May 6Latest ever (2014)
14Years of record (2007–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
14 years on the books, 2007–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 20 |
| 2025 | April 9 |
| 2023 | May 2 |
| 2022 | May 3 |
| 2020 | April 12 |
| 2019 | April 21 |
| 2018 | May 2 |
| 2017 | April 5 |
| 2016 | April 4 |
| 2015 | April 5 |
| 2014 | May 6 |
| 2012 | March 25 |
| 2008 | April 30 |
| 2007 | April 20 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.