Minnesota · St. Louis County
Sunshine Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Sunshine Lake around April 23 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 16 (2005). Latest: May 27 (2022).
April 23Usually around
April 16Earliest ever (2005)
May 27Latest ever (2022)
7Years of record (2002–2022)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
7 years on the books, 2002–2022. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | May 27 |
| 2008 | May 3 |
| 2007 | April 23 |
| 2005 | April 16 |
| 2004 | April 23 |
| 2003 | April 26 |
| 2002 | April 22 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.