Minnesota · St. Louis County
Perch Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Perch Lake around May 3 — the first week of May. Earliest ever: April 6 (2021). Latest: May 7 (2022).
May 3Usually around
April 6Earliest ever (2021)
May 7Latest ever (2022)
9Years of record (2007–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
9 years on the books, 2007–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 22 |
| 2025 | April 24 |
| 2023 | May 5 |
| 2022 | May 7 |
| 2021 | April 6 |
| 2018 | May 3 |
| 2015 | May 6 |
| 2008 | May 3 |
| 2007 | April 13 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.