Minnesota · St. Louis County
Pike Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Pike Lake around April 24 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: March 25 (2012). Latest: May 15 (2013).
April 24Usually around
March 25Earliest ever (2012)
May 15Latest ever (2013)
14Years of record (2002–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
14 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 25 |
| 2025 | April 23 |
| 2022 | May 9 |
| 2021 | April 8 |
| 2019 | April 24 |
| 2017 | April 10 |
| 2013 | May 15 |
| 2012 | March 25 |
| 2008 | May 5 |
| 2007 | April 25 |
| 2005 | April 15 |
| 2004 | April 23 |
| 2003 | April 25 |
| 2002 | 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.