Minnesota · St. Louis County
Island Lake Reservoir Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Island Lake Reservoir around April 24 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: March 17 (2024). Latest: May 17 (2013).
April 24Usually around
March 17Earliest ever (2024)
May 17Latest ever (2013)
9Years of record (2007–2024)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
9 years on the books, 2007–2024. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | March 17 |
| 2023 | May 8 |
| 2021 | April 9 |
| 2016 | April 17 |
| 2014 | May 9 |
| 2013 | May 17 |
| 2012 | April 1 |
| 2011 | April 30 |
| 2007 | 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.