Minnesota · Pine County
Sturgeon Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Sturgeon Lake around April 24 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 15 (2003). Latest: May 12 (2013).
April 24Usually around
April 15Earliest ever (2003)
May 12Latest ever (2013)
5Years of record (2003–2022)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 2003–2022. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | May 5 |
| 2020 | April 24 |
| 2019 | April 22 |
| 2013 | May 12 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.