Minnesota · St. Louis County
Merrill Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Merrill Lake around April 29 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 12 (2015). Latest: May 11 (2013).
April 29Usually around
April 12Earliest ever (2015)
May 11Latest ever (2013)
5Years of record (2008–2015)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 2008–2015. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2015 | April 12 |
| 2014 | May 5 |
| 2013 | May 11 |
| 2011 | April 22 |
| 2008 | April 29 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.