Minnesota · Itasca County
Swan Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Swan Lake around April 25 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 8 (2021). Latest: May 7 (2022).
April 25Usually around
April 8Earliest ever (2021)
May 7Latest ever (2022)
6Years of record (2007–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2007–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | May 6 |
| 2022 | May 7 |
| 2021 | April 8 |
| 2020 | April 25 |
| 2019 | April 27 |
| 2007 | April 25 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.