Minnesota · Cook County
Sawbill Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Sawbill Lake around May 6 — the first week of May. Earliest ever: March 27 (2012). Latest: May 15 (2014).
May 6Usually around
March 27Earliest ever (2012)
May 15Latest ever (2014)
11Years of record (1990–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
11 years on the books, 1990–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | May 5 |
| 2025 | May 6 |
| 2024 | April 17 |
| 2022 | May 14 |
| 2018 | May 7 |
| 2014 | May 15 |
| 2012 | March 27 |
| 2011 | May 12 |
| 2010 | April 6 |
| 2009 | May 7 |
| 1990 | April 26 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.