Minnesota · Itasca County
Shallow Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Shallow Lake around May 1 — the first week of May. Earliest ever: April 12 (2015). Latest: May 20 (2007).
May 1Usually around
April 12Earliest ever (2015)
May 20Latest ever (2007)
7Years of record (1999–2022)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
7 years on the books, 1999–2022. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | May 6 |
| 2015 | April 12 |
| 2014 | May 5 |
| 2008 | May 1 |
| 2007 | May 20 |
| 2005 | April 13 |
| 1999 | 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.