Minnesota · Stearns County
School Section Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of School Section Lake around April 2 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 9 (2017). Latest: May 1 (2018).
April 2Usually around
March 9Earliest ever (2017)
May 1Latest ever (2018)
6Years of record (2002–2020)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2002–2020. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2020 | April 7 |
| 2018 | May 1 |
| 2017 | March 9 |
| 2016 | March 15 |
| 2015 | April 2 |
| 2002 | April 16 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.