Minnesota · Crow Wing County
Rabbit (West Portion) Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Rabbit (West Portion) Lake around April 17 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 15 (2024). Latest: May 3 (2008).
April 17Usually around
March 15Earliest ever (2024)
May 3Latest ever (2008)
10Years of record (2004–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
10 years on the books, 2004–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 17 |
| 2025 | April 14 |
| 2024 | March 15 |
| 2020 | April 17 |
| 2019 | April 23 |
| 2018 | May 3 |
| 2015 | April 10 |
| 2014 | April 28 |
| 2008 | May 3 |
| 2004 | April 16 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.