Minnesota · Watonwan County
St. James Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of St. James Lake around April 5 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 13 (2012). Latest: April 29 (2018).
April 5Usually around
March 13Earliest ever (2012)
April 29Latest ever (2018)
12Years of record (2008–2022)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
12 years on the books, 2008–2022. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | April 5 |
| 2021 | March 21 |
| 2019 | April 16 |
| 2018 | April 29 |
| 2015 | March 20 |
| 2014 | April 12 |
| 2013 | April 9 |
| 2012 | March 13 |
| 2011 | April 7 |
| 2010 | March 30 |
| 2009 | March 24 |
| 2008 | April 11 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.