Minnesota · St. Louis County
Wilson Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Wilson Lake around April 25 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 9 (2017). Latest: May 1 (2014).
April 25Usually around
April 9Earliest ever (2017)
May 1Latest ever (2014)
5Years of record (2014–2020)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 2014–2020. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2020 | April 25 |
| 2018 | April 30 |
| 2017 | April 9 |
| 2015 | April 11 |
| 2014 | May 1 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.