Minnesota · Cass County

Upper Gull Lake Ice-Out Dates

The ice usually goes out of Upper Gull Lake around April 21 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 11 (2015). Latest: May 11 (2008).

Upper Gull Lake ice-out dates, 2007–2026AprMay2007: April 212008: May 112015: April 112022: May 32023: April 292025: April 12Usually Apr 212026: April 162026
April 21Usually around
April 11Earliest ever (2015)
May 11Latest ever (2008)
7Years of record (2007–2026)

The 2027 season

Tracking resumes when the ice forms.

Every recorded ice-out

7 years on the books, 2007–2026. Newest first.

YearIce-out date
2026April 16
2025April 12
2023April 29
2022May 3
2015April 11
2008May 11
2007April 21

Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.

Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.

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