Minnesota · Becker County
Shell Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Shell Lake around April 24 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: March 29 (2016). Latest: May 9 (2013).
April 24Usually around
March 29Earliest ever (2016)
May 9Latest ever (2013)
11Years of record (2013–2024)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
11 years on the books, 2013–2024. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | April 2 |
| 2022 | May 7 |
| 2021 | March 30 |
| 2020 | April 24 |
| 2019 | April 24 |
| 2018 | April 30 |
| 2017 | April 9 |
| 2016 | March 29 |
| 2015 | April 12 |
| 2014 | April 26 |
| 2013 | May 9 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.