Minnesota · St. Louis County
Strand Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Strand Lake around April 17 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 11 (2005). Latest: April 26 (2008).
April 17Usually around
April 11Earliest ever (2005)
April 26Latest ever (2008)
10Years of record (2002–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
10 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 22 |
| 2025 | April 17 |
| 2015 | April 12 |
| 2008 | April 26 |
| 2007 | April 18 |
| 2006 | April 11 |
| 2005 | April 11 |
| 2004 | April 17 |
| 2003 | April 24 |
| 2002 | April 17 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.