Minnesota · Itasca County
Jay Gould Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Jay Gould Lake around April 20 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 6 (2017). Latest: May 12 (2013).
April 20Usually around
April 6Earliest ever (2017)
May 12Latest ever (2013)
6Years of record (2003–2022)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2003–2022. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | May 5 |
| 2017 | April 6 |
| 2015 | April 13 |
| 2013 | May 12 |
| 2004 | April 20 |
| 2003 | April 23 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.