Minnesota · St. Louis County
Nichols Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Nichols Lake around April 18 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 29 (2010). Latest: May 1 (2008).
April 18Usually around
March 29Earliest ever (2010)
May 1Latest ever (2008)
7Years of record (2006–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
7 years on the books, 2006–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 23 |
| 2021 | April 12 |
| 2020 | April 18 |
| 2010 | March 29 |
| 2008 | May 1 |
| 2007 | April 19 |
| 2006 | April 12 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.