Minnesota · St. Louis County
Side (Bowman) Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Side (Bowman) Lake around April 19 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 9 (1998). Latest: May 4 (1996).
April 19Usually around
April 9Earliest ever (1998)
May 4Latest ever (1996)
10Years of record (1996–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
10 years on the books, 1996–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 21 |
| 2015 | April 12 |
| 2008 | May 1 |
| 2007 | April 19 |
| 2005 | April 10 |
| 2004 | April 18 |
| 2003 | April 23 |
| 2002 | April 20 |
| 1998 | April 9 |
| 1996 | May 4 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.